IRENE ONYANGO.
A 32-year-old car dealer has been charged with obtaining Sh2 million from a client.
Newton Kimathi Kirimi allegedly obtained Sh2.6 million from Lee Won Jae by pretending that he would sell him a Toyota Rav 4.
The charge sheet stated that he committed the offence on diverse dates between January 22 and February 10, 2022 in Nairobi County, with intent to defraud.
He denied the charge when he appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Benard Ochoi.
The court ordered him to deposit cash bail of Sh500,000 to secure his release.
It also emerged that the dealer is facing many similar charges.