DPP Files Extradition Case Against Chinese National Over KSh151M Fraud

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed extradition proceedings against a 39-year-old Chinese national wanted by the Ugandan government over an alleged fraud involving UGX 4.53 billion, equivalent to approximately KSh151 million.

The suspect, Chen Guang, alias Alex, is accused of manipulating weighbridge bills and payment vouchers during his employment as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.

According to the prosecution, Guang allegedly exploited his access to the company’s payment documentation and financial processes to facilitate the offences.

The extradition proceedings follow a formal request from the Government of Uganda received by the DPP on June 10, 2026. The request, dated April 18, 2025, was transmitted through the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice.

Uganda sought Kenya’s assistance in endorsing and enforcing a warrant of arrest issued against Guang and facilitating his extradition to Uganda to face the criminal charges.

Guang was arrested on August 11, 2026, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by officers from the Directorate of Immigration Services shortly after arriving from Harare, Zimbabwe.

The arrest followed a warrant issued by Chief Magistrate Aciro Joan of the Mukono Chief Magistrates’ Court in Uganda.

Appearing before the court, Prosecution Counsel Fatma Shaban urged the court to order that Guang be surrendered to Uganda to face 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft.

Shaban also opposed the suspect’s release on bond pending the hearing and determination of the extradition proceedings, arguing that he poses a flight risk.

The prosecution is being led by Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Vincent Monda.

The extradition proceedings will determine whether Guang will be surrendered to Ugandan authorities to face the charges filed against him.