Law society targets fake lawyers

Five people accused of masquerading as lawyers for the past 13 years have been apprehended, according to a report in the Kenyans. During a swoop that was led by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), in collaboration with local security agencies, it was discovered that the suspects have been running four different law firms. LSK representative Steve Mbugua said the individuals have been using law firms to swindle unsuspecting residents. According to Mbugua, the operation led to the recovery of vital documents, including files of ongoing court cases. Mbugua said the individuals have been unlawfully representing clients in both virtual and physical courts. The arrests come three months after the society announced the closure of three fake law firms which were swindling clients. LSK claimed that the fake law firms had conspired with a series of cybercafés that would refer victims of the fraud to the fake law firms by purporting to draft legal documents and referring them for commission.

Full report on the Kenyans site