Gold and copper mines in Zambia and South Sudan, extensive investments in real estate and transport in Kenya, Sudan and Lebanon are part of what the Akasha empire allegedly includes. According to court records, the Akasha brothers are accused of conspiring to ship at least 98kg of high-grade heroin and methamphetamine to the US through Kenya. “They are wanted to stand trial in the US District Court Eastern District of New York. Goswami is accused of conspiring with the Akasha brothers to smuggle quantities of methamphetamine and heroin into the US. The Akasha empire that once enjoyed immense influence now seems disintegrated after the deaths and extraditions of its leader and his sons.

Source: The Star February 02, 2017 23:00 UTC