The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has commenced probing controversial British-Kenyan lawyer Spencer Elms over serious allegations of forgery and fraud.
According to a report by a local TV station, Elms is accused of falsifying the will of the late billionaire Pritam Singh Panesar to fraudulently acquire a 53-acre beachfront property in Msambweni, Kwale County.
Allegations of Forgery and Fraud
Forensic document examiners reportedly concluded that the signatures on the will do not match Panesar’s authentic handwriting, suggesting deliberate forgery.
The scandal is compounded by an affidavit from Henry Philip Nyabuto, who admitted to creating a fake land title to facilitate the illegal acquisition of the property. Nyabuto implicated Wilson Gichuhi, a former police officer, who allegedly received Sh10,000 via M-Pesa for aiding the forgery.
Elms is no stranger to controversy. In August 2025, a Nairobi court issued an arrest warrant for him after failing to appear to answer charges related to another forgery case involving the late British tycoon Roger Bryan Robson.
Lawyer Guy Spencer in court during a past incident. Photo: Nation Source: X
The lawyer faces multiple counts, including making and uttering false documents and attempting to fraudulently acquire property. Despite claims from his defense that he was attending to a sick child abroad, the court pressed ahead, emphasizing that no one is above the law.
Public Outcry and Calls for Accountability
The allegations have sparked outrage across social media, with many questioning how a lawyer of Elms’ stature could allegedly manipulate legal systems for personal gain.
Critics argue that his actions, if proven, undermine public trust in the legal profession and expose vulnerabilities in property registration and succession laws.
DCI boss Mohamed Amin during a past meeting
As the investigation unfolds, Kenyans are demanding accountability and justice. Elms’ case serves as a stark warning: professional prestige does not grant immunity from the law.
With the DCI digging deeper, the nation watches closely, eager to see whether justice will finally catch up with a man accused of abusing the very legal system he swore to uphold.
