What started as a lucrative business venture quickly turned into a multimillion-shilling fraud, leaving two Chinese investors counting their losses.
Beatrice Mwanza Omurana, a Kenyan businesswoman, is on the run after allegedly conning the investors out of Ksh 30 million in a botched meat export deal to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Trust Betrayed!
Investors Vivian Gui and Hao Hua Wu partnered with Beatrice in August 2024, offering her a 40% stake in their meat export business.
The plan was to source goats from Neema Slaughterhouse and export them to the UAE. However, after receiving a total of $216,226 (approximately Ksh30 million) from the investors, Beatrice disappeared, avoiding all contact.
“We trusted her completely, made her a shareholder, and transferred money for operations, only to realize it was all a scam,” lamented Vivian. Her partner, Hao, vowed to pursue justice, calling the level of deception “unbelievable.”
Forgery and Faked Partnerships.
Suspicions arose when promised shipments never materialized, and Beatrice became unreachable. Seeking clarification, the investors approached Neema Livestock and Slaughtering Investments Limited, only to learn that Beatrice had no legitimate ties with the company. Documents she had presented were allegedly forged, including fake company logos, signatures, and contracts.
Neema Livestock’s Managing Director, Hajj Bonaya Bakata, officially reported the fraud to the Banking Fraud Investigation Unit under the Central Bank of Kenya on January 21, 2025. The company also filed a defamation complaint against Beatrice, stating that her fraudulent activities had tarnished their reputation.
Manhunt Underway.
A case was recorded at Lucky Summer Police Station under OB number 52, and authorities have since launched a search for Beatrice. Investigators are also probing whether she worked alone or had accomplices.
“We are committed to cooperating fully with the police in their investigations and providing any documents, evidence, or assistance required,” Hajj Bonaya stated.
The incident serves as a cautionary tale for international investors, emphasizing the importance of due diligence and legal safeguards in business dealings.
As law enforcement intensifies the search, Vivian and Hao remain hopeful that justice will be served—but whether their millions will be recovered remains uncertain.
