Private investigator Jane Mugoh has publicly accused forex trader Mohamed Amiin Abdurrahman, known as Amiin FX, of defrauding a Canadian-based client of Sh855,000 and systematically targeting diaspora Kenyans through his appearances on the Obinna TV.
Mugoh, CEO of Trimo Security Limited and a former undercover operative with ties to the DCI, named the trader in a viral Facebook post, alleging he used fabricated courier tracking numbers to stall the client before blocking her when she sought resolution.
The AllegationsAccording to Mugoh, Amiin FX specifically pursues Kenyans abroad because “distance weakens their ability to chase a refund.” She claims he continues living extravagantly while hosting gatherings in Dubai, Mombasa, Eldoret, Nairobi, and Kisumu, and allegedly attempted to seduce one of her clients during the dispute.
Mugoh has compared him to notorious confidence trickster David Orwa and stated that a lawyer is preparing a civil case.
She has offered to share Occurrence Book numbers with investigators and invited victims to submit documentation.
The Trading PersonaAmin FX presents himself as a forex prodigy who completed high school in 2022 and became a profitable trader within two years—a timeline experts consider implausible.
His public image includes:
· Live trades on the Obinna Show, including one where he purportedly turned a position into Sh200,000 in minutes
· Luxury vehicles (Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover Sport, Porsche Cayenne, Chevrolet Corvette C8) filmed in Dubai showrooms
· A paid course (“Master Sniper Entry”) priced at $299
· Telegram signals community and copy-trading arrangements
· Affiliate links to offshore brokers
He has since relocated permanently to Dubai, posting content from locations including the Burj Khalifa.
Previous Complaints
In March 2026, a woman publicly alleged she wired $5,000 (approximately Sh648,500) for a managed forex account but never received login credentials.
She reportedly recovered only half after DCI involvement.Kenyan watchdog channel BNN Premium has also accused him of taking money under false pretenses, with critics questioning why platforms like the Obinna Show lend credibility to unverified traders.
The Pattern
The case mirrors a well-documented scam targeting Kenya’s financially ambitious population:
1. Social proof through viral show appearances
2. Free Telegram groups leading to paid signals or mentorship
3. Managed accounts where traders take direct custody of client capital
4. Diaspora targeting due to geographic barriers to legal recourse
5. Affiliate commissions from offshore brokers regardless of client profits
What Real Trading Looks Like
Legitimate forex trading involves:· Accounts with CMA-licensed brokers (Pepperstone, FXPesa, HFM)·
Segregated client funds
· Personal control of login and risk management
· No guaranteed returnsAny mentor unable to produce verifiable, long-term track records is “selling hope, packaged and monetised,” the article warns.
What Happens Next
Mugoh’s post, combined with previous complaints and watchdog exposure, paints a concerning picture.
Whether civil proceedings materialize, more victims come forward, or authorities take action remains to be seen.
For diaspora Kenyans:
The safer path remains regulated brokers, personal risk control, and skepticism toward anyone promising wealth while living large on client deposits.
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