A Nairobi court has rejected an application from businessman Cheekati Narasimha, who is accused of embezzling Sh200 million from his employer, seeking the release of his travel documents. The decision came after the victim’s lawyer, Kimani Wachira, raised significant objections regarding the authenticity of the medical documents submitted and questioned Narasimha’s claimed relationship with the alleged doctor father.
Narasimha had requested the release of his medical records to visit his ailing father in India, who he claims suffers from a serious neurological condition. However, Principal Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthii ruled that Narasimha failed to provide sufficient evidence, noting the absence of any official documents, such as a birth certificate or credible medical reports confirming his father’s hospitalization.
Wachira argued that the application should be dismissed entirely, suggesting that Narasimha might exploit this opportunity to evade justice. He pointed out that the only document presented was an unauthorized letter, which did not adequately establish the familial connection, and highlighted that the records merely indicated outpatient visits to a facility without any formal medical diagnosis. Narasimha, a former employee of Printing Services Limited, faces charges of stealing Sh254 million from the company during his tenure.
The accused is also charged with forging the signature of the managing director of Printing Services Limited.
According to the charge sheet, Rao forged the signature of Malkiat Singh Dhillon on a letter of appointment promoting himself to the position of Production Manager of Printing Services Limited, purporting it to have been signed by PSL MD Malkiat Singh Dhillon.
It is alleged that this offense was committed on 1st April 2010 at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya, with intent to deceive.
He denied the charges before Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina and was granted a cash bail of Sh 3 million.
