The accused stole 1200 HP laptops worth Sh96 million, the property of Mr Gathii, whom they are said to have lied to that they were delivering the goods to State House. The suspect conspired with intent to defraud by means of fake tender number, dated January 9, 2018, obtained 1200 laptops valued at Sh96 million from Charles Gathii. By ERIC WAINAINAMore by this AuthorOne of the suspects believed to be among the masterminds of a multimillion fake supply tenders at State House and Department of Defence (DOD) was Friday charged with fraud, theft, forgery and masquerading as a National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer. SUPPLY LAPTOPSIn the first count, Mr Mangala was charged with conspiracy to defraud which is contrary to section 317 of the Penal Code. The accused, together with others, are reported to have issued Mr Gathii, who is the director Microhouse Technologies Limited — a software development company — with a Sh200 million tender to supply the laptops to State House for installation of a security system.

Source: Daily Nation December 14, 2018 21:11 UTC