A Kasarani resident has been charged with Sh 6 million fraud in import partnership deal.
Anthony Njuguna Chege is accused of obtaining Sh 6,150,000 from Elizabeth Warui by falsely pretending that they would form a partnership in import business in the names of Emirates Line Packaging and Imports Limited, a fact he knew was false.
Chege is alleged to have committed the offense on diverse dates between 12th October 2023 and 20th November 2024 at unknown place within the Republic of Kenya, with intent to defraud.
The accused person is also charged with possession and use of proceeds of crime.
According to the charge sheet, Chege knowingly received Sh 4,450,000 from Warui’s Equity Bank account to Emirates Line Packaging and Imports Limited KCB account, which at the time of such receipt he knew or had reason to believe that the sum formed part or was proceeds of crime to wit monies received through obtaining by false pretences.
In addition, Chege is accused of receiving another Sh 950,000 through the same channel knowing or having reason reason to believe that the sum formed part or was proceeds of crime to wit monies received through obtaining by false pretences.
Chege denied the charges before Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo.
He was granted a bond of Sh 2 million with alternative cash bail of Sh 800,000.
The case will be mentioned on 11th August 2025 for pre-trial.
