A middle-aged woman yesterday denied defrauding a businessman Sh150,000 by pretending to be in a position to employ his son at the Kenya Defense Forces.
The accused, Rebeca Adhiambo, who appeared before chief magistrate Bernard Mararo was charged that on diverse dates between October 16,2016 and December 2016 fraudulently received sh 150,000 from Eric Onyango pretending to influence the employment of his son in the forces.
According to police, the accused is believed to have conned a lot of unsuspecting job seekers who would do anything to get a job at the uniformed service.
Rebeca in her mitigation urged the court to be released on bond on grounds that she is a bread winner of her family.
"I urge to be released on bond since my family are depending on my efforts to feed and dress," she said.
Prosecution in its argument opposed the accused being released on bond on grounds that the accused was on the run after the matter was reported to police.
"Application for bond is denied on our part since the accused was on the run after the matter was reported to the police and by that it makes her a flight risk," said Karanja.
Chief magistrate Bernard Mararo in his ruling denied the accused bond and directed her to be remanded at Nakuru Gk prison awaiting hearing of the matter.
The case was slated for mention on January 11.