The two Benson Odero Gembe anf Emmaculate Adhiambo Odhuno appeared before magistratre Dolphina Alego and denied the charges.
They were charged that on diverse dates between August 24,2024 and October 19,2024 at Nairobi,jointly with others not before court st Nairobi City,jointly with others before court,conspired to defraud M/S Sonali Purbia Malviya and Mohammed Adel sum of USD 54,300 by falsely pretending that they were in a position to sell to them 35 kilograms of gold bars,knowing it was untrue.
They were charged in another count of obtaining money by false pretences contrary to the law.
Through their lawyer Collins Alio,Odero and Adhiambo were charged with obtaining the money by false pretences.
They pleaded with the court to be released on favourable bond terms saying that the lady is a mother with young children.
They were detained till September 14,2025 when the court will make determination on bond.
