Lawyer Thomas Otieno Ngoe and businessman Nicholas Otieno Ndolo
Lawyer Thomas Otieno Ngoe and businessman Nicholas Otieno Ndolo found themselves in the spotlight as they appeared in a Nairobi court facing charges related to an alleged gold scam amounting to Sh132 million. The duo, accused of defrauding an American businessman, Seth Adams Bernstein, appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Zainab Abdul to answer to three charges brought against them.
Allegations and Charges
The charges leveled against Lawyer Tom Ngoe and Businessman Nicholas Otieno Ndolo include conspiracy to commit a felony, conspiracy to defraud, and forgery of an East Africa Mineral Export permit. It is alleged that Ngoe and Ndolo, along with others not before the court, conspired to obtain money by pretenses from Seth Adams Bernstein, equivalent to USD 1 million, in a fake gold deal. The American businessman had reportedly paid Sh132 million as customs fees for 3,000 kilograms of gold intended for shipment to Dubai.
Lawyer Thomas Otieno Ngoe and businessman Nicholas Otieno Ndolo
Court Proceedings
During the court proceedings, Lawyer Tom Ngoe and Businessman Nicholas Otieno Ndolo denied the charges brought against them. They appeared with their defense lawyers, who urged the court to grant them reasonable bail terms, citing that they had been previously released on a cash bail of Sh500,000 before Kibera law courts pending investigations by the police.
Bail Decision
Magistrate Zainab Abdul ordered each of the accused persons to be released on a bond of Sh1 million or a cash bail of Sh500,000. Despite the defense’s plea to maintain the same bond terms, the magistrate made her decision based on the gravity of the charges and other relevant factors presented before the court.
The case involving Lawyer Tom Ngoe and Businessman Nicholas Otieno Ndolo highlights the complexities and legal intricacies surrounding allegations of financial fraud and conspiracy. As the legal proceedings unfold, further developments are expected to shed light on the details of the case and its implications for all parties involved.
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