A director of Limbola Farmers Limited has been charged before a Nairobi court with obtaining more than Sh1.9 million by false pretences in an alleged coffee export scam.
Peter Omutsan Malala appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina where he pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Alleged Coffee Export Fraud
Prosecutors told the court that on diverse dates between October 23 and November 13, 2024, within Nairobi County, Malala—jointly with others not before court—intentionally defrauded businessman Mohamed Reda of USD 14,770 (approximately Sh1,920,100).
According to the charge sheet, Malala falsely represented that Limbola Farmers Limited was capable of procuring, processing, and exporting nineteen metric tonnes of black bean coffee, grade screen, from the Port of Mombasa to Casablanca, Morocco.
The prosecution said Malala knew the representation was false at the time it was made.
Money Laundering Allegation
In a separate count, the court heard that on November 13, 2024, at an undisclosed location within Kenya, Malala—while acting as director of Limbola Farmers Limited—acquired USD 14,770 through a United Bank for Africa (UBA) account held in the company’s name.
Prosecutors allege that at the time of receiving the funds, Malala knew or ought to have known that the money constituted proceeds of crime.
Released on Cash Bail
The court released Malala on cash bail of Sh200,000, pending further proceedings.
The matter is scheduled for mention next month.