After serous submissions from her lawyer John Swaka to have her released on bail a woman accused of defrauding a businesswoman Sh36 million has been released on a cash bail of Sh3 million. Lilian Wangui Odwoma, alias Lilian Weru, appeared before Magistrate Dolphina Alego where she denied the charges.
The court was told that between May 6 and May 20, 2024, in Westlands, Nairobi, the accused conspired with others not before court to defraud Elizabeth Wanjiku Muigai of USD 50,000 and Sh30 million.
She is alleged to have falsely claimed she could help the complainant secure a standby letter of credit from Pacific Concord International FZC in Dubai.
Wangui also faced two additional counts relating to the acquisition and use of proceeds of crime.
Through her lawyer, John Swaka, she pleaded for leniency, citing ill health.
The case will be mentioned on September 16, 2025.
