Mother and Daughter Arrested Over Sh40 Million Land Fraud Allegations in KaratinaA mother and her daughter are expected in court in Karatina after detectives linked them to an alleged land fraud scheme involving family property estimated to be worth Sh40 million.
Mary Muthoni Njogu and her daughter, Veronica Wambui Ng’ang’a, were arrested on Tuesday, August 18, following investigations by detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit (LFIU).
The two are accused of transferring several parcels of family land without the knowledge or involvement of other family members.
The case began after a family member filed a complaint on behalf of his siblings, raising concerns over the ownership and transfer of the valuable properties in Karatina.
According to the complaint, the land was allegedly moved into the names of the two suspects and companies associated with them.
Investigators examined the transactions and found that several transfers had allegedly been carried out between 2020 and 2023.
The investigations focused on how the properties were transferred and why some members of the family were allegedly left out of the process.
The detectives later completed their investigations and forwarded the case file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for review. After considering the evidence presented, the ODPP directed that the suspects face charges of Conspiracy to Defraud and Fraudulent Procurement of Title.
The decision paved the way for the arrest of the mother and daughter as investigators moved to have them face the allegations in court.
Mary and Veronica are scheduled to appear before the Karatina Law Courts on Wednesday, August 19.
They will have an opportunity to respond to the charges brought against them and the allegations surrounding the disputed land transactions.
The case highlights the disputes that can arise when ownership of family property changes without the knowledge or agreement of all those with an interest in the property.
Land-related disputes remain a major source of conflict among families, particularly where large parcels of land are involved.
The allegations against the two suspects have not been proven in court. Their arraignment is expected to mark the next stage of the legal process as the court considers the charges and the evidence presented by the prosecution.
