Kamlesh Pattni, best known for his role in the infamous Goldenberg Affair, is back in the spotlight after new financial leaks revealed his property dealings in Dubai.
The leaked documents show that Pattni owns three apartments in Discovery Gardens, a residential area in Dubai, valued at Ksh 56.5 million ($438,345).
Discovery Gardens is a popular development known for its affordable housing and proximity to major business districts.
Although the properties may seem modest, Pattni’s involvement raises concerns about how he continues to move and conceal wealth.
In the 1990s, he masterminded the Goldenberg scandal, where Kenya lost billions of shillings through fake gold and diamond export compensation schemes..
Tycoon Kamlesh Pattn during a past media presser. Photo: CNN
Despite public anger over the scandal, Pattni has remained free and active in business circles, maintaining powerful connections.
He has largely stayed out of the limelight in recent years, but these new revelations show that he is still involved in international financial deals.
In a 2023 interview with Al Jazeera, Pattni admitted to laundering money through Dubai, shedding light on how the city’s financial system offers a safe space for people with controversial pasts.
His ownership of properties in Discovery Gardens has raised new questions about whether these assets are part of a strategy to protect his wealth from scrutiny in Kenya.
These disclosures have reignited public interest in Pattni’s past and how he has managed to build a fortune despite his involvement in one of Kenya’s biggest financial scandals.
With his Dubai investments now exposed, there are growing calls for authorities to crack down on financial crimes and ensure accountability for those linked to corruption, no matter how long ago it took place.
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