A Nairobi woman was charged on Thursday, September 3, 2026, before the Milimani Law Courts over allegations of obtaining Ksh.200,000 from a job seeker by falsely promising to secure him employment in Denmark.
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The accused, Leah Wanjiku, appeared before Nairobi Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai and pleaded not guilty to the charge of obtaining money by false pretences.
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1. Details of the Alleged Job Fraud
According to court documents presented by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Wanjiku obtained the funds from the complainant, Alexander Kyalo Peter, after representing that she was in a position to facilitate his employment in Denmark—a claim she allegedly knew to be false.
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ALLEGATION FLOWCHART
[ Complainant: Alexander Kyalo Peter ] ──Ksh.200,000 Transfer──► [ Accused: Leah Wanjiku ]
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Offense Alleged at Absa Towers
(Loita Street, Nairobi)
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[ ODPP Investigation ] ──Formal Arraignment──► [ Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai ]
The alleged offense took place on September 30, 2025, at Absa Towers along Loita Street in Nairobi’s Central Business District.
2. Bail Terms and Court Calendar
Following her non-guilty plea, the defense requested reasonable bail terms. Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai released the accused on a Ksh.100,000 bond pending trial.
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| Case Parameter | Official Court Finding / Ruling |
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| **Accused Person** | Leah Wanjiku |
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| **Complainant** | Alexander Kyalo Peter |
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| **Plea Entered** | Not Guilty (Obtaining Money by False Pretences) |
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| **Bail/Bond Terms** | Released on Ksh.100,000 bond |
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| **Next Mention Date** | September 22, 2026 (For pre-trial directions) |
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3. Broader Context on Overseas Recruitment Scams
The prosecution noted that the charges follow comprehensive investigations conducted by police officers into fraudulent foreign employment recruitment agencies operating in Nairobi.
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) oversight bodies continue to caution job seekers against paying cash upfront to unverified individuals or unregistered employment agencies promising lucrative overseas placements in European, Middle Eastern, and North American markets.
