Nairobi, Kenya – A Chinese investor has filed a lawsuit seeking multimillion-shilling compensation from a Kenyan mining firm.
Mr Han Ke, who argued that he was falsely declared dead in an elaborate fraud scheme, is seeking a total compensation of unpaid salary and damages totalling KSh 110 million.
The investor, associated with Chuanshan International Mining Company, issued a series of demands through his legal team, led by Tonge Yoya, advocate of the High Court.
Counsel Yoya described the fraud scheme as a deliberate attempt to erase Mr Han’s legal existence and to seize control of the company’s assets.
The legal team alleged that the scheme involved forged court certificates and manipulated corporate filings, culminating in a situation where official records now contradict reality.
“Our client is alive, yet the system says otherwise. We therefore demand a compensation of KSh 110 million to our client for damaging his reputation, emotional distress as well as the broader impact on his personal and professional life,” the lawyer explained.
The investor argued that both the company and state authorities bear responsibility for allowing the alleged fraud to occur.
Beyond compensation, the investor is also demanding a public apology and the removal of individuals who allegedly benefited from the scheme.
Han’s legal team warned that failure to meet these demands will result in court action within seven days.
Legal observers noted that, if proven, the allegations could constitute multiple criminal offenses, including forgery and fraud.
The dispute also highlights the risks faced by foreign investors and the importance of robust legal safeguards.
Han emphasized that he remains committed to Kenya and hopes the matter will be resolved in a way that strengthens confidence in the country’s institutions.
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