This archive report was first published on 6 September 2019.
Abdi Gedi Amin, a well-known Mombasa businessman, is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, September 6, 2019, to face tax evasion charges.
According to the Kenya Revenue Authority, Amin is allegedly involved in a massive tax evasion syndicate worth over Ksh. 1 billion.
He will face charges under Section 97(c) as read with Section 104(3) of the Tax Procedures Act 2015, including failure to pay taxes, failure to file returns, and providing false information that affects tax liability.
Amin, who was arrested on Thursday, is reported to have formed more than seven companies operating in Mombasa and Nairobi, trading as manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in household commodities.
As per the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Amin is either a director or used proxies to manage the companies, including being bank signatories, trading in commodities like sugar, oils, general goods, and transport services.
