Fake gold trader Chris Obure has been charged with forgery and conspiracy to defraud a company of ownership rights to the high-value Senteu Plaza building, located on LR No.1/1373, in a scheme spanning six years.
Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday, Obure faced four charges: conspiracy to commit a felony, forgery, uttering false documents, and providing false information to a public officer.
The case revolves around allegations that Obure attempted to unlawfully seize control of the multimillion-shilling property using fraudulent documents.
According to prosecutors, Obure forged a “Binding Board Resolution” in the name of Chandul Shah, a director of the property firm AC & Others Ltd, between June 2017 and October 2023. The forged document allegedly included a falsified company stamp and signature, which Obure used to falsely claim ownership of the building.
Investigators say the scheme escalated in February 2024, when Obure reportedly presented the fake resolution to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), insisting he had the authority to sell the property.
However, discrepancies in the documents led AC & Others Ltd to disown the resolution and file a criminal complaint, triggering an investigation.
Background on the Suspect
Chrisantus Philip Okeyo Obure, a well-known figure in Nairobi’s real estate and business circles, has had a controversial history.
Sources familiar with his dealings allege he has previously been involved in disputes over property ownership, with at least two civil cases linked to contested assets in the city. While Obure has built a reputation for spearheading real estate ventures, critics have accused him of using aggressive and, at times, questionable tactics in his business transactions.
The prosecution claims that Obure’s persistence in presenting fabricated records, even during follow-up meetings with DCI officers on February 10, 2024, highlights the calculated nature of the alleged fraud.
Obure, however, denied all charges during the court hearing and was granted bail under stringent terms. He must post a cash bail of Ksh 200,000 or provide a Ksh 500,000 personal bond with a state-approved surety.
The case is set for pre-trial on February 11, 2025, where prosecutors are expected to present forensic evidence, including an analysis of the disputed signatures, along with witness testimonies to strengthen their case.
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