The multi-million shilling fraud case tied to former OKI General Trading director Honey Khatwani has taken a new turn, with police now pursuing his wife, Poonam Khatwani, over her alleged role in the theft of KSh 356 million from the company.
A warrant of arrest has already been issued, and authorities are expected to detain her soon. She will be held at Parklands Police Station before her court appearance on Monday for plea-taking. This marks a major step in the widening investigation as detectives dig deeper into the scandal.
According to sources, Poonam is suspected of playing a part in the elaborate scheme believed to have been orchestrated by her husband. Her possible involvement raises fresh questions about how far-reaching the fraud may have been and who else might be implicated.
Honey Khatwani, already facing charges since June 2025 at the Milimani Law Courts, is accused of embezzling USD 2.78 million (about Sh356 million) during his time as a director between January 2020 and June 2024. Prosecutors allege he misused his authority to divert company funds for years.
With his wife and other associates now under scrutiny, investigators seem intent on exposing the broader network behind the alleged scam. Another individual, Jayesh Soni, has also been named in connection to the case and is expected to be arrested soon.
Monday’s court session, where Poonam is due to face charges, will be closely watched as the high-profile case continues to send shockwaves through Kenya’s business community.
