“This is to kindly inform Kenyans that fraud in the importation of motor vehicles from Japan is apparently once again on the rise,” the Embassy says in the latest alert. Jumvea has similarly posted a warning on its website asking importers to confirm registration status of agents before making payment. Under Japanese law, car import fraud is not regarded as a criminal offence that attracts the interest of the State. Importers say prohibitive legal fees — which in most cases are higher than the car value — has discouraged most of them from seeking justice. It adds: “If you are unsure of the company, ask for more photos and be specific on the angles.

Source: Daily Nation November 23, 2016 08:43 UTC