By RICHARD MUNGUTIMore by this AuthorFour suspects arrested after Sh2 billion in fake cash was found at a Barclays Bank branch in Nairobi were on Tuesday charged with conspiracy to commit fraud. Erick Otieno Adede, a lawyer and international consultant, was charged alongside traders Mohamed Ejaz alias Shah, Mary Wanjiru Mwangi alias Elizabeth Muthoni and Irene Wairimu Kimani. OTHER CHARGESMr Ejaz and Ms Mwangi, were jointly charged with defrauding two traders - Nicholas Cheruiyot and Nancy Chepkoech Chepkwony - of Sh5.8 million and Sh2.5 million respectively. The lawyers urged Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi to release their clients as they had been in custody since March 19. Mr Mandayi granted Mr Adede release on a Sh1 million cash bail and the rest on a cash bail of Sh300,000 each.

Source: Daily Nation March 26, 2019 15:56 UTC