On-Going Struggles: Flutterwave Faces Second Legal Dispute in Kenya

Africa’s most valuable unicorn, Flutterwave, could soon be back in the black after one of its banks and 19 mobile money accounts (M-pesa paybill numbers) were unfrozen in a court case. The matter is before Kenya’s high court but if all goes to plan it will release the money and return its valued to new investors.

Shortly after the $52.5 million seizure, Kenyan court froze the assets of Flutterwave and other entities. Two months later, $3 million was seized from these businesses. It is unclear why these funds were taken or what will happen to them now that they have been seized.

The country’s Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) filed a series of suits against individuals and organizations suspected of being involved in the drug trade based on seizures made during each seizure. The suits, which are filed with the hope of recovering proceeds of crime, were successful in targeting key players in the drug trade and seizing large amounts of drugs and money. These successful prosecutions helped to reduce corruption and promote peace throughout the country.

Despite the initial resolution of the $52.5 million Initial Coin Offering fraud case against Flutterwave, Adguru and Hupesi Solutions last week, court proceedings for their second case continue. The next mention date has been set for March 23rd, where High Court Judge Esther Maina will be determining whether or not these three businesses will face further legal action over their involvement with alleged ICO fraud.

Regardless of the legal proceedings, Flutterwave’s fate remains uncertain, as its case remains uncleared by the courts. If it is unable to get a license from the government, its future in Kenya is uncertain.

What has happened so far

Funds released after first case closes but Flutterwave’s still frozen

On February 27, the day that the ARA formally withdrew its forfeiture application against Flutterwave and its co-accused, it was revealed that the court had released all of the funds belonging to them. This was a huge victory for digital rights activists, who had long been standing up against government efforts to silence them through censorship and asset seizures.

Flutterwave, a fintech startup that had been accused of fraud in Kenya, has disputed this allegation and claimed that it has yet to access the funds it was initially awarded. While the Kenyan court released the funds after the close of the initial case, it is not clear why Flutterwave could not access its funds.

The financial release of the frozen funds came as a surprise to many individuals who had filed petitions with the Kenyan court in an attempt to have their portion of the money returned in the event that it was forfeited to the Kenyan government. The applicants had claimed that they had invested money through a sports betting platform and lost it, but critics argued that their claim was false and that Flutterwave, which processed payments for the platform, was responsible for their losses.

The ARA’s attempt to have Boxtrip Travel and Tours, and Bagtrip travels expunged from the proceedings was unsuccessful, but it appears that the court’s decision was largely due to the fact that the ARA filed their withdrawal application over a month after initially applying. This demonstrates just how casually processes like these can be handled by those involved, and highlights just how important it is for parties to keep track of deadlines if they hope to successfully litigate against each other.

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Flutterwave found itself at the centre of a scandal in Kenya last year when it was accused by the country’s financial regulator, the ARA, of fraud and money laundering. Following accusations from the ARA, millions of dollars were frozen in Flutterwave’s accounts and its co-accused. However, despite this trouble – and allegations that millions more had been lost due to Flutterwave’s practices – it seems that the company is still struggling to find a foothold in Kenya. It remains to be seen whether or not Flutterwave can recover from its troubles – but if it does, it could potentially provide an alternative financial service for consumers in Kenya.

The agency’s claims against Flutterwave suggest that the fintech may have been engaged in money laundering activities. This raises serious questions about the solvency of the company, and whether its customers were actually able to receive goods and services they paid for. If Flutterwave is found guilty of money laundering, it may have to forfeit a substantial amount of its assets to the government.

After the new government took office, some high-profile cases that had been brought against the Flutterwave were dropped. This turnaround may be a sign that things are starting to change in the country and that progress is being made.

Flutterwave is a FinTech startup that facilitates cross-border payments in Africa. With its remittance service, users can send money to recipients anywhere on the continent. Additionally, Flutterwave also offers a e-commerce platform, Flutterwavestore, for small businesses. In 2016, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Adeleke Adekoya founded the startup with the aim of helping Africans reduce their financial reliance on traditional banks and money transferring services.

The fintech startup has been facing a series of controversies, including allegations of harassment and mismanagement. These issues have caused the company to lose investors and tarnish its reputation. Despite this, the startup is still one of the most valuable startups in Africa with plans to expand globally.

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