David Onyango Ochanda together with Eric Kalala Mukendi, Emmanuel Wafula Othatcher, Willy Kiplimo Meto, Ronald Osonga Khejiri are among suspects facing prosecution in a case involving an alleged fraud of USD 1,388,262.76.
The accused persons are charged with conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor under Section 394 of the Penal Code, with prosecutors alleging that they falsely represented their ability to facilitate the sale of 3,370 kilograms of gold to a complainant in Nairobi.
Court documents indicate that the alleged scheme was aimed at obtaining money under false pretences, with the prosecution maintaining that the claims made to the complainant were knowingly untrue.
When the matter came up for mention,before Magistrate Caroline Mugo, the court directed that the existing bond and bail terms issued earlier will remain in place, allowing the accused to remain free pending trial.
The case has been scheduled for hearing on the 10th and 11th, when the prosecution is expected to begin presenting its evidence.
The proceedings continue before the court.
