The suspects of the sh8 billion NYS scandal might find it rough to secure their release after the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Noordin Haji asked the Criminal Investigation Directorate director George Kinoti to ascertain that the bailing funds are legally acquired.
This comes after the suspects including PS Lilian Omollo, Ngirita’s family and former Director General Richard Ndubai were released on bail. However, the Ngirita’s family claimed that they are unable to raise the sh5 cash bail because their accounts had been frozen.
According to a statement from the Public Prosecutor to Mr. Kinoti, the suspects are planning to pay the cash bail using the stolen money.
He has therefore asked CID Director to confirm the validity and legitimacy of the securities presented by the suspects.
“Please note to confirm the validity and legitimacy of the securities and funds being presented by the suspects in the above-mentioned cases for purposes of procuring their release on bail and bond. Concerns have been raised by the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) that some of the funds intended to be used are not only suspect but the subject of the current cases,” said the statement dated 20th June.
CID director will therefore have to confirm that the funds are not proceeds of the case before the payment.