Tycoon Humphrey Kariuki was for the third day questioned by the police over claims of tax evasion and forgery.
Detectives are also interested to know how Kariuki obtained the citizenship for Cyprus. The police claim he failed to declare the dual citizenship as per the law.
Kariuki, accompanied by his lawyer Cecil Miller, arrived at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations along Kiambu Road at 9am and spent the better part of the day yesterday with the officers.
“We came back for clarifications the officers wanted,” said Miller.
He had first appeared before the officers last Thursday when they learnt he had another citizenship. Kariuki was asked to return the following day.
A team comprising officers from DCI and Kenya Revenue Authority is investigating Kariuki over claims of forgery and tax evasion.
Officials from companies associated with Kariuki have also been questioned.
The companies are Africa Spirit Limited, Signature Wines (HK) Limited, Golden Valley Properties Limited, Gental Limited, Lionsbridge Limited, Kigumba Limited, Kisima Management Company Limited, Axis Logistics Limited, Wow Beverages and SICPA Kenya Limited.
Kariuki has business interests in East and Central Africa.
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About Humphrey Kariuki
Humphrey Kariuki is an African success story. From rural beginnings, HK began his career at the Central Bank of Kenya before setting up his first business and embarking on his journey as an entrepreneur.
HK has proven that business can be done successfully in Africa. With a track record of finding pioneering solutions to problems and gaps in the African market and playing a role in helping to address some of the critical challenges facing Africa today, HK has built a diversified business spanning eight countries across the continent.
He founded Janus Continental Group, a leading African group that has an established presence in the petroleum, energy, hospitality and real estate sectors, employing 700 people.
HK believes that African entrepreneurs should be at the centre of strengthening Africa’s key industries, extending their global reach, and creating better opportunities for people across Africa.
Source-https://humphreykariuki.com/
Tycoon Humphrey Kariuki summoned, Cyprus Duel citizenship in question
