Meera Thakrar in New Fraud Probe

Nairobi businesswoman Meera Narendra Thakrar is once again under intense legal scrutiny after fresh investigative reports linked her to a trail of high-value fraud schemes spanning several years and amounting to over KSh 30 million.

According to court filings and statements from investigators, Thakrar has been implicated in multiple cases involving obtaining money by false pretenses, with detectives describing her as a serial financial fraud suspect whose operations have affected numerous victims across Nairobi and other major towns.

Multiple Court Cases — Some Withdrawn After Reimbursements

Court records reveal that Thakrar has faced several criminal charges, some of which were withdrawn under what prosecution sources say were victim reimbursements—a move that critics argue allows her to evade long-term legal consequences without facing full accountability.

In her latest court appearance, Thakrar is accused of defrauding businessman Arbaaz Qureshi of KSh 600,000 under alleged false pretenses. Prosecutors requested additional time to detain her for interrogation, saying investigations were ongoing to uncover the full scale of her activities.

Investigators: Fraud Network May Exceed Sh30 Million

Preliminary findings indicate that Thakrar may have siphoned at least KSh 30 million from multiple individuals through elaborate schemes involving:

• False business deals

• Fake investment opportunities

• Promises of quick financial returns

• Personal networks used to gain trust

Sources within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirm she is a person of interest in several other financial crime probes.

A DCI officer, speaking anonymously, said:

“More victims continue to come forward. The suspect has been linked to multiple financial deception schemes, and investigations are still active.”

A Pattern of Targeting High-Net-Worth Victims

Investigators describe Thakrar as a “smooth operator”, allegedly befriending well-connected individuals and small-business owners before introducing enticing investment proposals that later collapse.

Several complainants told authorities that once funds were transferred, Thakrar became unreachable—only resurfacing when cornered by law enforcement or after victims filed formal complaints.

Legal analysts argue that authorities should consider consolidating the multiple cases to prevent a cycle of:

• Piecemeal settlements

• Case withdrawals

• Fresh allegations surfacing

DCI warns: Reimbursement Does Not Erase Criminal Liability

The Commercial Crimes Unit (CCU) of the DCI says investigations are ongoing and urged victims to formally record statements.

They emphasized that refunds do not cancel criminal responsibility, and more charges may be filed as new evidence emerges.

Thakrar remains under active investigation.