A Nairobi court has deferred plea against Businessman Abdulahi Maalim accused of defrauding ADC rental balance of Sh 172,202,000 at Galana Area.
The plea was pushed after lawyer Osundwa informerd the court that there is an application at the high court where they are seeking to suspend the prosecution at the lower court.
The intended charge sheet reads that on diverse dates between May 19,2021 with others not before court in Mombasa conspired with intent to defraud by means of preparing and registering a lease Agreement for a parcel of land Certificate of Title Number Galana Ranch/Block 1/1 in favour of Sahal Aggro-Holdings Ltd defrauding ADC outstanding rental balance of Sh 172,202,000 for 100,000 acres leased to Sahal Agro-Holdings ltd.
In the second count,Maalim is accused that on diverse dates between February 2021 and February 17,2021,with intent to defraud forged a lease agreement for a parcel of land Certficate of title,purporting it to be a lease document originated from Agrcultural Development Corporation.
He is also accused of obtaining registration by pretence contrary to the law.
Maalim is accused that on May 19,2021 with others not before court,willfully procured registration of lease for a parcel of land certificate of Title Number Galana Ranch /Block 1/1 in fvour of Sahal Agro Holdings Ltd pretending that the duly excecuted lease document originated from Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC).
Mention on July 23/2025.