Dr Erick Adede, the man believed to be chief architect of Sh2 billion fake money at Barclays Bank Queens branch, owns another safe box with the same bank, it has emerged.
On Tuesday, detectives from the DCI arrested six people linked to Sh2 billion fake currency found at the Bank’s Queensway branch in Nairobi. They are yet to be arraigned in court.
The six include; Dr. Erick Adede-owner of the box, Ahmed Shah who posed as a fake investor, Elizabeth Muthoni, Irene Wairimu Kimani, Boaz Ochich and Charles Manzi- both officials at the bank.
“Following an internal review of our records concluded late Tuesday night, we identified another safe deposit box registered in the name of the same customer.
"We immediately reported it and handed over the box to the DCI. This is in keeping with our zero-tolerance approach to all forms of criminal activity and our commitment to assist with the investigation,” said Ann Nderi, from the bank’s communication department.
Dr Adede participated in the ODM party primaries for Homa Bay Town parliamentary seat but lost to the incumbent Peter Kaluma. However, he did not wait the party to run as an Independent candidate like many losers.
Also, in 2014, Dr Adede also contested for Gor Mahia club chairman position, losing to seasoned lawyer Ambros Rachier. He had promised to overturn the finance misfortunes of the club.
Police are still investigating circumstances under which the six kept billions of fake money in a reputable bank for two years without being noticed. DCI George Kinoti said there is a probability that many people were conned by the suspects.