Sergio who is also an American citizen has appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi and denied the charges.
He is accused of fraudulently obtaining Sh165,256,000 (USD 1,271,200) in a gold scam business, Deember 16, 2024. accused pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit a felony and obtaining money by false pretences following his arrest Sunday after jetting into the country from Dubai.
The court heard that on diverse dates between March 31 and May 30, 2024 at Nairobi city county within the Republic of Kenya, Sergio conspired to steal the said money, the property of Tanner Caldwell Cook.
The prosecution did not oppose his release on bond but prayed for stringent terms considering me is a foreigner.
“Your honour we are not opposing the release of the accused person on bond but urge this court for stringent terms considering the accused is a foreigner and he might escape.” The prosecutor told the court.
The Charge sheet that was read in court
He was released on bond of Sh10million with a Kenyan surety of similar amount.
The matter will be mentioned on January 23, 2025.
