A man accused of orchestrating a fake gold scheme was arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, where he faced charges of fraudulently obtaining over $1.3 million.
Ronald Osonga Khejeri appeared before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, with the prosecution alleging that between March 31 and May 30, 2024, he conspired with others—some already charged and others still at large—to defraud an investor, Tanner Caldwell Cook.
The court heard that Khejeri and his associates falsely claimed they could facilitate the sale of 3,370 kilograms of gold, convincing Cook to part with a total of $1,388,262.76.
He was charged with conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretenses.
Khejeri denied the charges and was granted release on a cash bail of Ksh 400,000. The case is scheduled for hearing on March 12, 2025.