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DPP seeks to withdraw Sh7.6 billion graft case against Devani

Businessman Yagnesh Devani outside Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi. [File, Standard]

Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga is seeking to withdraw the Sh7.6 billion corruption charges against businessman Yagnesh Devani and his firm, Triton Petroleum Company Limited, stemming from the 2008 oil scandal.

On Monday, DPP Ingonga presented an oral application to Magistrate Harrison Barasa, requesting the termination of the case. He cited difficulties in tracing witnesses, noting that some have passed away.

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