A Cameroonian national has been arraigned in a Nairobi court over allegations of defrauding an American investor of more than Sh 25Million in a bogus gold transaction.
Nfundiko Kamira Jean Marie appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina and denied the charges against him.
Jean Marie, is alleged to have obtained USD 200,100 (approximately Sh 25,812,900) from Tanner Caldwel Cook, a U.S. citizen, by falsely claiming he could supply 50 kilograms of gold.
According to the chargesheet in court, the alleged offense occurred between May 27 and July 31,2024 where the accused, jointly with others not before the court, allegedly orchestrated an elaborate scheme to mislead the investor into parting with the funds.
The prosecution told the court that Cook was lured into the deal through a series of convincing communications, forged documents, and assurances of a legitimate gold transaction. However, delays and inconsistencies raised suspicions, prompting the American to alert Kenyan authorities.
The court is to deliver its ruling on bond and bail terms on 7th May this year.
