A court in Nairobi has granted police permission to detain Chinese national Deng Ziang Kai for five days as they continue their investigation into his alleged involvement in money laundering activities.
Senior Resident Magistrate Sinkiyian Tobiko approved the police’s request, emphasizing that releasing Kai could potentially disrupt the ongoing inquiry. Police constable George Otieno detailed in an affidavit that Kai was apprehended in Kileleshwa following intelligence reports that suggested he operates a company linked to significant money laundering operations.
The authorities suspect that Kai’s business is being used to launder proceeds from human and drug trafficking, as well as to assist international traders in evading taxes both locally and abroad. During the search of his residence, officers discovered laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic devices, which will undergo forensic analysis to determine the nature of his business activities in Kenya.
At the time of his arrest, Kai lacked valid travel documents and was found with a Zambian passport and multiple Kenyan identity cards belonging to other individuals. PC Otieno highlighted the importance of the investigation, stating that detectives need to track Kai’s movements and identify his accomplices without interference, while also coordinating with various government agencies, including immigration, Interpol, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Central Bank of Kenya, to gather necessary information and evidence.
