DCI detectives drawn from the Land Fraud Investigations Unit have arrested a suspected land fraudster accused of acquiring a piece of land through false pretense.
Margaret Wairimu Magugu is accused of false acquiring land belonging to Wibeso Investment Limited before transferring it to Marg Ridge Estate Limited.
“Detectives domiciled at the DCI’s Land Fraud Investigations Unit have arraigned Margaret Wairimu Magugu for allegedly acquiring land registration through false pretences.
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Her prosecution follows a complaint lodged by Wibeso Investment Limited, that sometime in the year 2021, the suspect fraudulently secured the registration of their parcel of land and transferred ownership to a company known as Marg Ridge Estate Limited.
Investigations were launched, and it was revealed that Wibeso Investment Limited has been the rightful owner of the piece of land since October 26, 1995, and that it has never sold, transferred, or relinquished any interest in the land.
It was further revealed that the suspect faked a receipt purporting to have paid a stand premium of Sh824,733 to the said parcel of land. Based on the fake receipt, she transferred the parcel of land to Marg Ridge Estate Limited.
Further, a purported Notification of Approval (PPA2) shown as acquired from the County Government of Kiambu by Marg Ridge Estate Limited for subdivision, was also found to be forged.
Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, Wairimu faced charges of obtaining registration by false pretences, forgery, and uttering a false document. The case is set for mention on July 30, 2025.” said DCI
