Anne Amadi Denies Link to Ksh 102M Gold Scam, Describes It As ‘Malicious Attack’
Former Judiciary Registrar Anne Amadi has denied involvement in a Ksh 102M gold scam and says reports linking her to the multimillion scandal were malicious attacks she faced after leaving the involved law firm.
Speaking on Monday, 24th March 2024, before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel, Amadi said despite having no connections to the alleged fraud, the accusations damaged her reputation.
“There was actually no reason for me to be in that case. I resigned from the firm in 2014 and was fully engaged in my duties in the Judiciary. For me, it was a malicious attack, but when you are in public service, you must be ready for such challenges,” she stated.
On 17th May 2024, Justice David Majanja froze Amadi’s accounts over the claims by Briton Demetrios Bradshaw and his company, Bruton Gold Trading LLC, that Amadi, colluded with others through her former law firm, Amadi and Associates, to defraud them.
However, Amadi, who wants to be the next IEBC chair stated that she had no knowledge or experience in gold trading and was not involved in any gold business.
She further pointed out that both the High Court and the Court of Appeal ruled in her favour, proving her innocence.
“It was an attempt to shake me, an attempt to destroy my reputation and integrity. I do not have skills in gold trade, and I had nothing to do with it. The freezing of my accounts was unjustified, and the courts have since vindicated me. This was a clear attempt to taint my reputation due to my track record in public service,” she added.
