Kevin Mwachi Mahila, Morgan Asengi Manila, and Mohamed Hassan Mohammed were charged that on diverse dates between April 2023 and May 2023, at Nairobi, jointly with others not before the court, with intent to defraud Abdi Edin Mohamed of Sh 2,600,000 using fraudulent means, they displayed and handed over a wrapped black envelope purportedly packed with genuine gold nuggets.
They are facing a second count of obtaining money by false pretences contrary to the law.
They were charged that on diverse dates between April 29, 2023, and May 5, 2023, in Nairobi, jointly with others not before the court, they obtained from Abdi Edin Mohammed Sh 2,600,000 by falsely pretending that they had genuine gold for sale, knowing it was untrue.
Testifying in court, Mr. Mohammed said he withdrew Ksh 2 million from his Equity Bank account and handed it over after a meeting with Mohamed Hassan in Eastleigh.
While recounting his story in court, he described the encounter, stating that he had received a call from an individual who was using a foreign number.
He told the court that although the alleged gold consignment was delivered to him on April 2, he did not open the sealed package until April 5, only to discover it was filled with salt.
The complainant, who is also the director of a registered company, further stated that he later identified two of the suspects at Muthaiga Police Station.
However, he was not present at the time of their arrest.
The suspects were arrested on October 20 and were presented in court on October 23, where they remained in custody pending further proceedings.
The charge sheet also indicates that they were apprehended without a warrant.
The prosecution has listed Abdi Edin Mohammed. Investigations are ongoing, with more evidence expected to be tabled in the coming hearings.
The case has been adjourned to July 21st for further hearing.
