Seven charged with intent to defraud Sameer Africa - KBC

Seven suspects have been charged with intent to defraud  10 Million shillings   from a finance manager at Sameer Africa limited.

The accused Joseph Waswa, Dancun Muchai, Isaack  Wanye Keche Wanyonyi, William Simuyu, David Luganya Gilbert Kivunja and Antony Simuyu denied the charge before Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi.

According to prosecution, the accused while impersonating President Uhuru Kenyatta had between January 14 and  1 February 2019 jointly conspired to defraud the finance manager  of Sameer Africa Akif Hamid Butt by pretending to be in a position to sell  a piece of land  located in Milimani area of  Nairobi County.

The proprietor of Sameer Africa limited  Naushad Meralii is expected as one of the witnesses.

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Milimani law courts chief magistrate Francis Andayi released all suspects on a 200,000 shillings bond or an alternative cash bail of 100,000 shillings.

The case will be heard on 12 March 2019.

Meanwhile, four suspects arrested in connection with the murder of human rights crusader Caroline Mwatha have been arraigned at the Milimani high court in Nairobi.

They however did not take plea as three of them did not have counsel representation.

High court judge Stella Mutuku ordered them to be remanded in custody until Monday 4^th March when they are expected to take a plea.

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