Detectives from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office have arrested Ally Ahmed Ally, an advocate, over the alleged theft of Sh49.4 million entrusted to him for the purchase of a parcel of land in Nairobi.
The suspect, who practises under the firm of Rasheed Rage and Nassir Advocates, was arrested within Kilimani Sub-County for the offence of Stealing by Agent, contrary to Section 283(b) of the Penal Code.
Investigations established that the complainant entrusted the suspect with Sh49,400,500 on diverse dates between 16th November 2023 and 3rd January 2024 to facilitate the purchase of the land. However, instead of applying the funds for the intended transaction, the suspect allegedly diverted the money and unlawfully converted it to his own use.
Ahmed is currently in lawful custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment.
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the legal fraternity, with many questioning how such a large sum of money could be misappropriated by a practising advocate. Clients trust lawyers with substantial funds for property transactions and other sensitive matters, and incidents like this erode public confidence in the legal profession.
The Law Society of Kenya is yet to comment on the matter, but legal experts have called for swift action to ensure that justice is served. The complainant, whose identity has not been disclosed, is said to have lost confidence in the legal system after the alleged theft.
As investigations continue, the DCI has urged members of the public to exercise caution when entrusting large sums of money to third parties, even those in trusted professions. The suspect is expected to be arraigned in court once processing is complete, where he will face charges of stealing by agent.
Here is his photo
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