This archive report was first published on 8 November 2019.
On November 8, 2019, Coast Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Washington Njiru sought the help of Interpol to extradite two Germans involved in the fraudulent transfer of shares in a Sh2 billion Mombasa hotel.
The dispute revolves around Wilfred Guenther, a German investor who lost his directorship and ownership of the hotel after the alleged illegal transfer of his shares from Hanos (K) Ltd to his children.
According to Njiru, detectives have already recorded statements from several witnesses, including a Mombasa-based senior advocate and an accountant, who are facing charges of abetting fraud.
‘Our investigations have shown that fraud was committed. We are liaising with the Interpol to assist in arresting Mr Ronny Patric Herbert and Ms Jeanie Notalie Boehlig to get their side of the story,’ Njiru said.
Mr Guenther has denied any involvement in the transfer, stating that he never transferred his shares nor signed anything to suggest he had left the multi-billion firm.
