A man suspected of involvement in a high-end car theft scheme, Marvin Wanyutu Waweru, has suffered a major legal setback after a Nairobi court dismissed his attempt to block detectives from investigating him.
On Monday, Milimani Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego rejected Waweru’s application in which he sought to stop the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from conducting further inquiries into his alleged involvement in the disputed motor vehicle.
DCI Allowed to Continue the Probe
The suspect had also asked the court to order the release of the subject vehicle — a Mercedes S500 — which police impounded as part of ongoing investigations. He argued that the continued detention of the car was unlawful.
However, Magistrate Alego ruled that the application lacked merit, paving the way for DCI officers to continue and finalize their investigation without interference.
Suspect Had No Ownership Documents
In his plea, Waweru insisted the luxury vehicle was being held illegally and should be handed back to him. But according to court submissions, he did not produce any ownership documents linking him to the Mercedes S500.
The court noted that without proof of ownership, the vehicle remains a crucial exhibit in the ongoing inquiry and must stay in police custody until investigations conclude.
Case Continues
The ruling now clears DCI to proceed with gathering evidence and establishing the rightful ownership of the contested high-end car.
More updates will follow as the investigation progresses.