BY NT CORRESPONDENT.
Three men have been charged with stealing gemstones worth over Sh70 million in Nairobi.
Partrick Macharia Ngugi, Isaac Wanyoike and George Mutuku Mulatia appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi and denied the charges.
The charges against them state that on May 10, 2019 at Loresho Kaumoni Estate in Westlands, Nairobi they stole assorted gemstones worth 76,170,362 from Mary Njambi Mwangi.
Wanyoike is a security guard to Mwangi’s home, further denied a charge of neglect to prevent felony and stealing with servant.
He is alleged to have failed to use all reasonable cause to prevent the theft.
Mutuku is also charged with handling stolen goods or holding assorted gemstones knowing or having reasons to believe them to be stolen.
They were released on a cash bail of Sh1 million or alternative bond of Sh2 million.