GOLD FRAUD! Kenya Based Ugandans Scam Sh600m From Alleged Jordan Royal Family Member

A gold deal gone bad has turned into a cross-border hunt for justice after an alleged member of the Jordan royal family was allegedly conned out of about US$160,000 (approximately Sh600 million) by Ugandans in a precious stones business deal based in Kenya.

The saga dates back several years when a section of members of the Jordan royal family decided to venture into the lucrative precious stones trade, particularly gold, and identified East Africa, including Uganda and Kenya, as potential markets.

As part of the venture, they reportedly sent one of their own, Mohammad Mozyed Hassan, to explore gold trading opportunities in the region.

Hassan first came to Uganda before extending his search for gold business opportunities to neighbouring Kenya, where he allegedly crossed paths with Ugandan nationals who would later become the subject of a criminal investigation.

According to information seen by Red Pepper, the gold business engagement eventually turned sour, with Hassan allegedly losing over US$160,000, equivalent to about Sh600 million to Ugandan scammers whose network is wide including those using Facebook to lure unsuspecting gold traders as we shall reveal subsequently.

Determined to recover his money and see those responsible brought to justice, Hassan embarked on a pursuit that took him across the Uganda-Kenya border.

One of the suspects, a Ugandan national whose identity is being withheld at this stage, was arrested in Kenya and subsequently arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts in Upper Hill, Nairobi, where he faced a charge of forgery contrary to Section 345 of the Penal Code Act.

The suspect was later granted bail but allegedly fled Kenya and returned to Uganda, complicating efforts to have him answer to the allegations.

Hassan is now seeking the intervention of Ugandan authorities to help apprehend the suspect and facilitate the pursuit of justice.

RedPepper understands the matter has now taken a cross-border dimension, with Kenya Police through Interpol reportedly writing to the Directorate of Interpol and International Relations of the Uganda Police Force, seeking assistance in having the suspect located and arrested.

But this is a story for another day.

Mohammad Mozyed Hassan (in a suit and yellow shirt ) who was scammed. He claims connections to Jordan Royal family

Red Pepper has been told that the key suspect has allegedly claimed links to Kenyan President William Ruto and State House Uganda, claims that have yet to be independently established.

Red Pepper will continue following the Kenya-based cross-border gold fraud saga and report on any developments, including the identities of the suspects and the response from Ugandan and Kenyan authorities.