A businessman has been charged before a Nairobi court with obtaining Ksh2.6 million by false pretences from a trader in an alleged fraud scheme spanning several months.
Peter Kemboi, also known as Apostle, is accused of fraudulently obtaining the money from Pius Kipkosgey by using deceptive tricks to induce him to release the funds.
Kemboi denied the charge when he was arraigned before Milimani Magistrate Caroline Mugo.
Alleged Fraud at Nairobi Hotel
According to the charge sheet, the offence was allegedly committed on diverse dates between January 20, 2025 and June 26, 2025, at Pronto Hotel in Nairobi.
Prosecutors told the court that Kemboi, jointly with others not before court, used fraudulent tricks to convince the complainant to part with the money.
It is alleged that he falsely pretended that the funds were to be remitted to the National Treasury, a claim the prosecution says he knew to be false.
Accused Released on Cash Bail
After taking his plea, the court released Kemboi on cash bail of Ksh300,000 pending the hearing and determination of the case.
The matter will be mentioned on a later date for pre-trial directions.