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By Denis Wanyonyi
An online Kenyan businsman was on Tuesday arraigned at Milimani law court and charged with four counts of defrauding a Rwandes citizen Sh 391 millions Shillings.
Mr Koome Kirimi who appeared before Milimani chief magistrate Lucas Onyina however pleaded not guilty to the four counts and was released on cash bail of sh.500 thousands with two surety of similar amount pending the hearing and the determination of the matter.
Although the prosecution did not receive object the application by the defence lawyers let by cliff Ombeta to have the accused released on bond or cash bail, lawyer watching brief for the complainant Mr Dastan Omari asked the court to consider the amount involved in the transaction.
“In your consideration to bond and bail your honour,we humbly request you to consider the amount involved and the impact it will have to the investors and the international community “Said Omari
According to the charge sheet,Kirimi is alleged to have committed the offence on diverse dates between July 10 and October 4, 2023, in Nairobi jointly with others not before court and with intent to defraud.
Mr Kirimi also faced another charge of making a false entry in a document for payment of USD 100,000 9ksh.14 million) to his USD Account domiciled at Equity Bank and giving false information to the police. read the charge sheet.
According to the court documents,Mr Kirimi is accused of accused of conspiring to defraud Desire Muhinyuza, a Rwandese National and the beneficial owner of Stay Online Limited of USD 2,619,583.27, being merchant funds by falsely representing himself as the owner of the said funds
The matter will be mentioned on November 23.