Three Family Members Convicted Over Sh113.2mn Kisumu Business Fraud

Three family members have been found guilty by a Kisumu court over a Sh113.2 million fraud scheme targeting Such Enterprises Limited, according to prosecutors. Senior Principal Magistrate Fatuma Rashid convicted Christopher Okal, Grace Okal, and Victor Anyumba on all six charges brought against them by the prosecution. The fraud involved diverting customer payments and wholesale goods, totaling Sh113,227,529, from the company's records between October 2020 and July 2021.

The accused are accused of manipulating the company's accounting system, creating fake transactions, and diverting payments into accounts linked to them. Forensic examination revealed Okal's involvement in altering company records and concealing transactions. Customers were told to deposit payments into accounts owned by the accused instead of the company's official accounts.

The court rejected the accused's claims that the transactions were legitimate business arrangements, finding that the prosecution had proven a coordinated scheme to defraud the business and conceal the proceeds. Okal was charged with conspiracy, money laundering, and related offenses, while Grace Okal and Victor Anyumba were found guilty of participating in the theft and money-laundering activities. Sentencing is scheduled for October 29, 2026.