Man who ‘faked’ being a lawyer but still won dozens of cases has been arrested
Law enforcement authorities have exposed a case of impersonation in the legal profession, where an individual operating under the name Brian Mwenda is being referred to as a ‘masquerader.’ This impersonator has been accused of appropriating the identity of a real lawyer, Brian Mwenda Ntwiga. The situation has drawn comparisons to the 2002 film “Catch Me If You Can,” where a con artist assumed various identities.
This impersonator was quite active in the legal field, having won numerous cases and represented clients before various judges, including those in the Magistrates, Court of Appeal, and High Court. However, this charade came to an end when the Rapid Action Team of the Nairobi Branch of the Law Society of Kenya arrested the individual, prompted by a slew of public complaints. The arrest has raised questions about the extent of this impersonation and its implications for the legal system.
The Law Society of Kenya has officially declared that Brian Mwenda Ntwiga is not registered as an advocate with the High Court of Kenya, and he is not a member of the Law Society of Kenya. This revelation has caused significant concern and has led to an ongoing investigation to uncover how the impersonator gained unauthorized access to the legal system and managed to assume the identity of a legitimate lawyer. The legal community is working to address this breach of trust and the potential consequences it may have had on clients and the justice system.
The real Brian Mwenda Ntwiga has been in contact with the legal authorities after realizing that his access to the system was compromised, and some of his personal information was tampered with. It was revealed that on the 5th day of August 2022, Brian Mwenda Ntwiga was admitted to the Bar, and the correct email address was registered. An account was established for him in the Advocates portal. The real Brian Mwenda Ntwiga explained that he hadn’t applied for a practicing certificate since his admission, as he had been working at the Office of the Attorney General, where a practicing certificate was not necessary.
The impersonator has taken to social media to express his gratitude to those supporting him and to assure that he will provide clarification in due course, potentially shedding light on the motives and consequences of his actions. This case has not only exposed a significant breach but also raised questions about the security and integrity of legal identities in the digital age.