A father of twelve has been charged with Sh1.6 million fraud.
Pius Murathe Maina appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki.
Covering himself with a mask, Murathe denied the charges.
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The charges stated that he obtained the money from James Munga Mumo by falsely pretending that he was in a position to assist him import Toyota Land cruiser, a fact he knew to be false.
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It is alleged that he obtained the money on the diverse dates between 18th May 2022 and 27th May 2022, in the country, with intent to defraud.
His lawyer Elkana Mogaka pleaded with the court to release his client on lenient bail terms, alleging that his family depend on him for food and school fees.
Lawyer Elkana Mogaka told the Magistrate that his client
runs a company that books DJs, influencers and others.
He was released on a bond of half a million pending hearing and determination of his criminal case.
“You may be raised on a bond of 500,000 with one choice of the same amount or a cash payment of 100,000 shillings,” ordered Magistrate Ondieki.
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