An Italian National was on Tuesday charged before a Malindi court over being in Kenya illegally and issuing bad cheques.

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Guiseppe Fabiano Bocus, 59, pleaded not guilty to the charges before Principal Magistrate Silvia Wewa and was released on bond.

According to the prosecution, Mr Guiseppe is said to have issued three bouncing cheques for Sh720,000 to Gaetano Grasso on his account number 0218783001 at Diamond trust bank, Malindi branch.

He is also accused of lacking the necessary documents to be in the country, and as such, being in Kenya illegally.