BY IRENE ONYANGO.
Two foreigners have been charged with obtaining over Sh215 million from a Turkish businessman in gold fraud.
Nancy Ted Malik Lounou, a Ghanaian and Cameroonian Abdallah Mckenzy allegedly obtained millions from Cecik Mesut promising to deliver him gold consignment.
The duo allegedly obtained the money between October and December 10, 2022 at Kilimani within Nairobi, with intent to defraud. It is alleged that they obtained USD30,451 (Sh3,654,129), from Mesut
The charge also stated that they falsely pretended that they were in position to sell him 33 kilograms of gold valued at USD 1,732,500 (Sh215, 360,664.75).
The prosecution opposed the release of the two foreigners on bond claiming that they might flee the country.
Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina will rule on the bail application on Thursday.
