Categories: News

KES 7.6 Triton Oil Scam Architech Arrested

Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) has this morning, arrested the principal suspect in the Kes.7.6 billion Triton Oil scandal, Mr. Yagnesh Devani.

Devani, who was apprehended from his offices in Nairobi, is expected to take plea before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court.

The scandal, which surfaced in 2008, involved Devani’s company, Triton Petroleum Limited, fraudulently disposing of oil products. This led to a loss of approximately Ksh 7.6 billion (about $70 million) to various banks and investors, including Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and Fortis Bank. Devani had been on the run for 16 years but was nebbed this morning in Nairobi and is awaiting arraignment in court to answer to charges.

Branislav Opudo

Recent Posts

Farm Credit Gap Leaves Majority of Small holders Outside Formal Lending

A growing financing gap is leaving many of Kenya’s smallholder farmers outside the formal banking…

7 hours ago

Loan Dispute Deepens as Defendants Challenge Credit Bank’s Sh72.1 Million Claim

A court battle has emerged over a disputed Sh72.1 million loan claim after former Cabinet…

7 hours ago

Key Government Press At The Brinks of Collapse Over Delayed Financial Constraints

The Government Printer of Kenya is currently facing a critical risk of complete operational breakdown…

2 days ago

Inflation Pressures Raise Expectations of CBK Interest Rate Increase

Rising inflation pressures are increasing expectations that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) could raise…

3 days ago

EPRA makes major fuel announcement that could influence prices

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has made two massive, consecutive announcements that are…

3 days ago

Why Ruto Slashed Fuel VAT From 16% To 8% Despite Revenue Loss

President William Ruto slashed the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 16% to…

3 days ago