Businessman and Pastor James Wanjohi has finally presented himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for questioning after being accused of defrauding over 4,000 Kenyans of approximately Sh600 million.
Wanjohi, who faced allegations of visa fraud, voluntarily appeared at the Nairobi Regional Police headquarters after going into hiding for several weeks following a raid on his office where the fraud is said to have occurred.
His lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, stated that they met with DCI officers and recorded statements regarding the complaints raised against his client.
Njiru denied the fraud allegations, stating that they provided what they believe to be the true state of affairs regarding the matter.
“We have recorded the statement. Contrary to what has gone to the press before, my client has not been involved in whichever way in the manner the media has picked it up,” Njiru said.
“We voluntarily came before the investigation officer to answer to those allegations, and we have answered to those allegations count by count.”
Wanjohi’s lawyer clarified that his client does not run a recruitment agency as earlier claimed, but rather offers a visa facilitation service.
“Contrary to what is in the public, that our client was running a recruitment agency, the fact is our client runs a visa facilitation company,” Njiru said.
“At no given time did my client run an employment bureau. This is business rivalry. All materials that are here are fictitious.”
Njiru added that Wanjohi’s business is legitimate and still open to those seeking services, contrary to claims that it had closed down.
Earlier, Wanjohi defended himself, stating that the allegations against him were fictitious and aimed at tarnishing his reputation and that of his company.
He also clarified that he is no longer associated with a church mission, refuting claims of being a preacher and insisting that he abandoned it two years ago.
