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A Kenyan man accused of orchestrating a fake gold scam worth Ksh 77 million ( $600,000) has been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts.
The suspect, Duncan Okaka Okonji, was arrested on March 24, 2026, and presented in court a day later, where he faced charges of conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code.
He denied the charges and was released on a bond of Ksh 5 million or an alternative cash bail of Ksh 1 million, with two contact persons.
The case is set for mention on April 7, 2026.
Elaborate Scheme Targeted Foreign Investor
According to investigators, the alleged fraud dates back to October 2025, when the victim, an Australian national, was in Dubai.
He was reportedly introduced to an individual identified as Marshall Morrison, who allegedly posed as an American investor.
Morrison is said to have connected the victim to Okonji, who presented himself as a facilitator of a gold transaction involving a 590-kilogram consignment.
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Cross-Border Deception Involving Tanzania and Kenya
Investigations reveal that the complainant was taken to Tanzania, where he was shown what were presented as mining sites before being brought to Kenya.
The suspects allegedly staged multiple meetings and prepared documentation to convince the victim that plans were underway to ship the gold consignment to Dubai.
Victim Transfers Millions Through Law Firm
Believing the deal to be genuine, the victim reportedly transferred USD 600,000 through Conrad Law Advocates LLC.
However, suspicions later arose, prompting the complainant to report the matter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
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DCI Vows Crackdown on Fraud Syndicates
The DCI has maintained its commitment to dismantling transnational fraud networks and protecting investors from such schemes.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has reiterated its commitment to dismantling transnational fraud syndicates, disrupting organised investment scams, and ensuring that proceeds of crime are identified, traced, and recovered in accordance with the law,” the agency said.
Authorities have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
“Fichua Kwa DCI Call 0800 722 203 (toll-free) or WhatsApp 0709 570 000 to report anonymously. Usiogope!”
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Man arraigned at Milimani Law Courts for being involved in a gold scam. PHOTO/DCI
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