Qamar Salad Abdi and Ifrah Ali Jeyte appeared before Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, where they both denied the charges brought against them.
The court was informed that on August 28, 2025, in the Kilimani Subcounty, the two individuals, along with others not present in court, were discovered in possession of a significant amount of cash, specifically numerous bundles of 100 USD bills.
The total amount seized was reported to be USD 560,000, which is equivalent to approximately Sh 70,000,000, raising serious concerns regarding the legality of their possession.
During the proceedings, their attorney, Mohamed Noor, made a plea for the court to grant bail for his clients. He emphasized that the arrests occurred as the defendants voluntarily presented themselves in court, highlighting that one of them is suffering from health issues.
Noor’s arguments aimed to convey the urgency of their release, suggesting that their circumstances warranted a more lenient approach from the court in light of their cooperation and the medical condition of one of the accused.
After considering the arguments presented, Magistrate Benmark decided to release both Abdi and Jeyte on bond, setting the amount at Sh 500,000 or an alternative cash bail of Sh 400,000.
Additionally, the magistrate mandated that the accused deposit their passports with the court, citing the seriousness of the charges against them as a reason for this precautionary measure.
This decision reflects the court’s intent to balance the rights of the accused with the need to ensure their presence during the ongoing legal proceedings.
