The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has obtained arrest warrants against 20 individuals and eight medical facilities allegedly involved in a Ksh28 million fraud scheme tied to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 3, the ODPP said the action forms part of intensified efforts to safeguard public resources within the health sector.
The warrants were issued by the Milimani Law Courts after the suspects failed to appear in court despite criminal charges having already been approved by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
ODPP Secures Arrest Warrants for 20 Suspects, 8 Clinics Over Ksh28M SHA Fraud. Photo: Courtesy.
According to the prosecution, the application for the warrants was made after the accused persons disregarded court summons requiring them to present themselves and respond to the charges.
ODPP noted that the suspects will face multiple criminal charges ranging from fraud and cybercrime to operating unlicensed health facilities and abuse of office.
The charges approved by the Director of Public Prosecutions include conspiracy to defraud, unlawful operation of medical facilities, acquisition and use of proceeds of crime, unauthorized access to computer systems, computer-related fraud, obtaining money by false pretence, and abuse of public office.
Prosecutors informed the court that investigations revealed an alleged scheme in which medical facilities were irregularly registered and fictitious claims submitted for procedures that were never carried out, resulting in an estimated loss of Ksh28 million.
Those targeted by the arrest warrants include Ibrahim Rashid, Ahmed Mohamud Adan, Kamsia Hassan Kala, Hawa Alinoor Malo, Naima Sheikh Ali, Adhihakim Sheikh Ali, Adan Adikhaliq Abdullah, Yussuf Siat Jelle, Mohammed Kulow Ali, Hassan Adan Ibrahim, Mohamed Mohamud Sheik, Ali Ahmed Adan, Mohamednoor Ismael Omar, Ismail Omar Mohammed, and Ali Adin Ibrahim.
At the same time, the Director of Public Prosecutions approved charges against several health facilities suspected of participating in the alleged fraudulent registration and billing scheme.
The eight facilities facing prosecution are Kaafi Nursing Home, Dimtu Nursing Limited, Mama Nerbeel Nursing Home, Kamsihawa Medical Centre, Adfeel Kids Care Medical Centre Limited, Julun Nursing Home, Danaba Care Hospital Limited, and Alati Nursing Home.
Authorities believe the institutions played a role in submitting irregular claims and facilitating unlawful registration under the scheme.
Separately, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) confirmed that one suspect connected to the case has already been arraigned in court.
Harun Liluma was charged with conspiracy to defraud, unauthorized access to computer systems, and abuse of office.
He denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Nyangena was released on a bond of Ksh1 million with two sureties, or an alternative cash bail of Ksh500,000, in addition to providing two contact persons pending trial.
The court was further briefed on the timeframe within which the alleged offences are said to have occurred, as well as the date scheduled for the next mention of the case.
