In an affidavit, Mr Andrew Lekamparish said Mr Devani fled the country in 2009 after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) completed investigations into the Sh7.6 billion oil scandal. State prosecutor Jeremiah Walusala opposed his release on bond saying Mr Devani evaded justice for 15 years claiming that the conditions were hostile to him and prison conditions were woeful. Photo credit: Wilfred Nyangaresi | Nation Media GroupMr Walusala added that Mr Devani allegedly sought asylum to defeat justice. Mr Kugat said Mr Devani had sought asylum but had finally come to defend his innocence. He denied a total of 11 counts related to the 2008 Triton oil scandal.

Source: Daily Nation August 08, 2024 09:15 UTC