Detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit have arrested Mary Muthoni Njogu and her daughter, Veronica Wambui Ng’ang’a, over an alleged scheme involving family land valued at about KSh40 million.
The two are accused of transferring several parcels of property without involving other members of the family.
According to investigators, the alleged transactions took place between 2020 and 2023. During this period, several parcels of family land were reportedly transferred into the names of Njogu and her daughter, as well as companies said to be associated with them.
The investigators are examining how the transfers were carried out and whether the required procedures were followed.
They also allege that other family members were left out of the transactions, despite having an interest in the property.
The case has drawn the attention of the Land Fraud Investigation Unit as detectives continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the ownership changes.
Investigators are also looking into the companies linked to the transactions and their role in the alleged transfers.
The arrests followed investigations into the disputed family property. After reviewing the findings, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) directed that the two suspects face criminal charges over the alleged dealings.
Njogu and Wambui are expected to face charges of conspiracy to defraud and fraudulent procurement of title.
The charges relate to allegations that the suspects worked together to acquire or change ownership of the family properties through fraudulent means.
The case highlights the challenges that can arise when ownership of family land is disputed, particularly where several relatives have an interest in the same property.
Land transactions require proper documentation and lawful procedures, and disputes can arise when some beneficiaries believe they have been excluded from decisions involving family property.
The detectives are expected to present the suspects before court, where the allegations will be tested through the legal process.
At that stage, the prosecution will be required to present evidence supporting the charges, while the two suspects will have an opportunity to respond to the allegations.
The investigation into the alleged KSh40 million land scheme remains part of the wider efforts by authorities to address fraudulent land transactions and protect property owners from unlawful changes in ownership.
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