Kenyan Businesswoman is on the run after allegedly defrauding Chinese Investors Ksh 30 Million in meat export scam
What started as a promising business opportunity turned into a multimillion-shilling fraud, leaving two Chinese investors in financial ruin.
Beatrice Mwanza Omurana, a Kenyan businesswoman, is currently on the run after allegedly defrauding the investors of Ksh 30 million in a failed meat export deal to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Trust Betrayed
Investors Vivian Gui and Hao Hua Wu partnered with Beatrice in August 2024, giving 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 Ksh 30 million) from the investors, Beatrice vanished and cut off all communication.
“We trusted her completely, made her a shareholder, and transferred money for operations, only to realize it was all a scam,” lamented Vivian. Hao, her business partner, described the deception as “unbelievable” and vowed to seek justice.
Forgery and Fake Partnerships
Doubts emerged when the promised shipments never arrived, and Beatrice became unreachable. Seeking answers, the investors contacted Neema Livestock and Slaughtering Investments Limited, only to discover that Beatrice had no real connection to the company.
The documents she had provided—including company logos, signatures, and contracts—were allegedly forged.
Neema Livestock’s Managing Director, Hajj Bonaya Bakata, formally 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, stating that Beatrice’s fraudulent actions had damaged their reputation.
Manhunt Underway
A case has been recorded at Lucky Summer Police Station under OB number 52, and authorities have launched a search for Beatrice.
Investigators are also looking into whether she acted alone or had accomplices.
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“We are fully cooperating with the police and will provide any documents, evidence, or assistance needed,” said Hajj Bonaya.
This case highlights the risks faced by international investors and the importance of thorough background checks and legal safeguards in business transactions.
As the search for Beatrice continues, Vivian and Hao remain hopeful that justice will be served—but whether they will recover their millions remains uncertain.
