Woman in Ksh.36M fraud case released on Ksh.3M cash bail

A woman accused of defrauding a businesswoman of Ksh.36 million has been released on a Ksh.3 million cash bail.

Lilian Wangui Odwoma, alias Lilian Weru, appeared before Magistrate Dolphina Alego on Monday, where she denied the charges.

The court was told that between May 6 and May 20, 2024, in Westlands, Nairobi, the accused conspired with others not before the court to defraud Elizabeth Wanjiku Muigai of USD 50,000 and Ksh.30 million.

She is alleged to have falsely claimed she could help the complainant secure a standby letter of credit from Pacific Concord International FZC in Dubai.

Wangui also faced two additional counts relating to the acquisition and use of proceeds of crime.

Through her lawyer, John Swaka, she pleaded for leniency, citing ill health.

The case will be mentioned on September 16, 2025.