This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
On August 30, 2019, a letter listing the names of prominent Kenyans allegedly wanted by international authorities over drug trafficking allegations began circulating on social media.
The letter, which was purported to have originated from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), listed several high-profile individuals, including Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika and former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo.
However, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji's office has since denied receiving the letter, stating that it was a fabrication.
"The DPP Noordin Haji has not received the following letter circulating on social media purported to have been written by Interpol containing a list of wanted Kenyans for adversely being mentioned in the Akashas' drug case," the ODPP said in a statement.
This is the second fake letter to be shared online in relation to the Akasha drug case in as many months, following a similar letter in July 2019 that listed several other high-profile individuals, including Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.
