Last Updated on May 7, 2026 by carolyne juma

DRC and Ugandan Suspects Charged in Sh179M Fake Gold Scam

Published: May 7, 2026 | 7:55 PM EAT

Eight men, including suspects from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, have been charged before a Nairobi court over an alleged Sh179 million fake gold scheme.

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The suspects appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo where they denied fraud charges.

The accused persons include:

• Eric Kalala Mukendi

• Ronald Osonga Khejeri

• David Onyango Ochanda

• Emmanuel Wafula Othatcher

• Will Kiplimo

• Stephen John Waswa

Companies also charged include:

• Unaidisa Services Limited

• Indipth Mining Limited

Sh179 million fake gold deal

According to the prosecution, the suspects allegedly committed the offence between March 31 and May 30, 2024 within Nairobi County jointly with other persons who had already been charged in the case.

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Court documents state that the accused allegedly obtained Sh179.2 million (USD 1,388,262.76) from Tanner Caldwell Cook by falsely pretending they were in a position to sell him 3,370 kilograms of gold.

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Accused deny charges

The eight suspects denied the fraud allegations before the Milimani court.

The accused persons are currently out on bond as the case proceeds.