This archive report was first published on 26 August 2020.
Italian businessman Stefano Ucceli, who is facing forgery charges in Mombasa, has been at the centre of a controversy surrounding his pistol licence. According to police records, the pistol was issued under licence number 34108, but a letter by the DCI to the board on August 8, 2020 reveals that Stefano was issued with a Taurus pistol 72424 under licence 007731.
The DCI is seeking to reconcile conflicting records held by the board and detectives investigating Stefano. The director of immigration has also written to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions' boss requesting the release of Stefano's passport to determine his immigration status in Kenya.
Stefano and Isaac Rodrot are charged with forging documents to take control of the Sh2 billion Temple Point Hotel. Rodrot's gun, which was also confiscated, has been cleared by the board, and he has been asked to pick the gun and renew its licence.
Stefano and Rodrot are locked in a 13-year dispute with German Hans Jurgen Langer, who took over the hotel following their arrest and indictment in May.
