A Chinese national was charged with duping a Kenyan businessman Sh 20 M by lying that she could sell to him a construction company.
Chen Yun was arraigned before a Kibera court and charged with two counts of fraud.
It was alleged that on diverse dates between August 24 2022 to October 3 October at unknown place within the republic jointly with others not before court conspired to defraud Kipkemboi Towett Sh 20,235,000.
She is alleged to have lied to him that she was in a position to sell him a construction company JDW Aluminium Ltd.
The prosecution asked the court not to grant Yun bail terms saying she is a flight risk
In a affidavit filed in court, police told court that after duping Towett, he fled from the country and they were arrested while entering the country through Malaba border.
The asked court not to grant her bond because she did not have a fixed abode or permanent employment saying she quickly moved out of her last place after committing the offence
The police believe that the offence committed by Yun was a well thought and calculated and coordinated effort to cripple Towett financially and hence investigations are still ongoing to apprehend other core perpetrators.
The case will be mentioned on August 7 for ruling on bond in the meantime she will be detained in custody.
