A man has been charged today at Milimani Law courts with obtaining money by false pretence contrary to section 313 of the penal code.
Appearing before Milimani law Courts magistrate Benmark Ekhubi today, Reigentra Odhiambo Odunga denied five charges levelled against him.
According to the charge sheet, between October 9, 2023 and January 17, 2024 within the Republic of Kenya jointly with others not before court with intent to defraud, he obtained Sh3,414,345 Odunukwe ijeoma Obezenu, an American citizen by falsely pretending that you are in position to register for her a company in Kenya and also purchase an apartment in Nairobi the fact you knew to be false.
In the second count, Odhiambo forged a document, namely agreement for the sale between BM Mosau Co advocate LLP and Saltgate Global Solution, purporting it to be a genuine and valid for the sale of a plot measuring 160 by 300 fits situated within capital city next to Tajmal.
Odhiambo also denied uttering a false document.
“It is said that you uttered to Odunukwe a false document, namely a title deed Nairobi area/768 approximate 0.039Ha registered sa absolutely property of Reigentra Odhiambo Odunga purporting it to be genuine.”
Reigentra, through his lawyer, urged the court to release him on lenient bond terms, saying he is not a flight risk and he is willing to appear in court when he is required.
However, the prosecution did not oppose him to be released on a cash bail, and therefore, he was released on a cash bail of Sh750,000 and a bond of Sh1million.
The case will be mentioned on October 16, 2024 for pre trial.
