Last Updated on March 12, 2026 by courtnews reporter
Nairobi Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Duo Wanted in Gold Fraud Case
Updated: March 12, 2026 | CourtNews Kenya
Quick Summary
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Court: Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi
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Case: Alleged gold fraud scheme
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Suspects: Two businessmen accused of defrauding investors
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Action taken: Court issued a warrant of arrest
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Reason: Failure to appear in court to take plea
A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against two businessmen accused of participating in a fake gold scam after they failed to appear in court to answer fraud charges. The order was issued by a magistrate at Milimani Law Courts after the suspects did not attend scheduled proceedings.
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Court Orders Arrest of Gold Fraud Suspects
According to court records, the suspects are accused of involvement in a gold trading fraud scheme targeting investors. The prosecution told the court that the accused persons failed to appear for plea taking despite being required to attend the hearing.
Following their absence, the magistrate issued a warrant of arrest to compel their attendance in court. The order authorizes law enforcement officers to locate and arrest the suspects so they can be presented before the court to face charges.
Gold Fraud Cases Rising in Kenya
Authorities say fraudulent gold deals have become increasingly common in Kenya, with criminal networks targeting foreign investors by promising large gold consignments that never exist.
Investigators say such scams often involve elaborate schemes where suspects pose as legitimate gold dealers or government officials to convince victims to transfer large sums of money.
Kenyan law enforcement agencies, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, have previously warned that fake gold deals remain one of the most common international fraud schemes linked to the country.
What Happens Next
With the arrest warrants issued, police are expected to track down the suspects and present them before the court.
Once arrested, they will be required to enter a plea to charges related to fraud and obtaining money by false pretences. The case will then proceed through the Kenyan criminal justice process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the court issue an arrest warrant?
The warrant was issued because the suspects failed to appear in court to take a plea in the gold fraud case.
What is the case about?
The suspects are accused of participating in a fake gold transaction scheme that allegedly defrauded investors.
Which court handled the matter?
The case was mentioned before a magistrate at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.
What happens if the suspects are arrested?
They will be brought to court to take a plea and the criminal trial process will begin.
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