By Reporter
A Nairobi court on Thursday approved an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to extradite three Kenyans to the United States of America to face criminal charges.
Principal Magistrate Hon. P.K. Mutai endorsed warrants of arrest against Francis Asanyo, Peter Omari and Elvis Obaigwa. The warrants were issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division, on 15th November 2023.
The three are wanted to face charges related to conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and aiding and abetting under U.S. law.
The extradition proceedings followed a formal request made by the United States on 26th February 2026 through Kenya’s Central Authority, the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice. The request was submitted by Jeffrey M. Olson, Associate Director, Office of International Affairs, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
After reviewing the request and supporting evidence, the DPP confirmed that the legal requirements for extradition had been met and applied to the court for the necessary orders.
The court directed that the three respondents be held at Industrial Area Prison pending their extradition to the United States.
Prosecution was led by Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Vincent Monda, assisted by Principal Prosecution Counsel Victor Owiti and Prosecution Counsel Fatma Shaban.
