An insider has named Kenyan businessman Abdulrahman Pashua Juma as the central person of interest in an alleged visa referral and commission scheme within Kenya’s eTA visa system.
According to information shared by the source and now reportedly under criminal review by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Anti Terrorism Police Unit, authorities are examining claims of fraudulent visa referrals and unauthorised financial gains linked to the electronic travel authorisation platform.
A screenshot showing ETA referals.
The insider has described the material under review as a formal account of an ongoing investigation, alleging that verified data points to a structured illegal network distributing commissions from every visa application processed through the system.
“This correspondence serves as a formal report on the ongoing investigation into fraudulent visa referrals and unauthorised financial gains occurring within the eTA Kenya visa system,” the source told Kenya Digest.
The source has further claimed that some airlines operating routes between Kenya and Mogadishu are allegedly linked to Abdulrahman Pashua Juma, while others are not.
“Some airlines are connected with Abdulrahman Pashua Juma, while others are not,” the source said.
According to the allegations, airlines without such connections have struggled to attract passengers and have been compelled to sell tickets for as low as 100.
In contrast, the source has alleged that Pashua’s team charges 200 dollars per visa referral application, a practice said to have created an unfair market advantage for the connected airlines.
The insider has also alleged that visa processing timelines were deliberately altered during the period under scrutiny.
“Eveyline Cheluget began taking two to three days to process applications because she wanted to slow down the investigation and calm the ongoing visa issue,” the source has claimed.
It has further been alleged that some delayed applications required only about 4 hours to complete, with assurances reportedly given that all pending cases would be finalised by Friday.
The source has outlined an alleged breakdown of funds per visa application, detailing amounts reportedly earned by officials, supervisors, system officers and external brokers, alongside an official government gateway charge of 34 dollars.
The total cost to applicants has been put at 195 dollars per application.
“This structure clearly shows that the majority of the funds collected from applicants never reach government revenue,” the source disclosed.
Those mentioned have reportedly been instructed to preserve records, submit written statements within 48 hours and refrain from interfering with investigations.
The matter is said to be under review, with findings expected to be shared with Parliament, the Ministry of Interior and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. All claims remain allegations pending investigations and due process.
