Man Released on KSh 3 Million Bond in KSh 30 Million Fraud Case

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 Defence pleads for lenient terms as prosecution drops opposition to bail

A man accused of conspiring to defraud a Nairobi businesswoman of KSh 30 million has been released on a bond of KSh 3 million with one contact person.

Daniel Muriithi Lukah appeared before a Milimani court on Thursday, where he was charged with conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges read to him before the court.

The prosecution told the court that Lukah, jointly with others not before court, conspired to defraud Elizabeth Wanjiku Muigai of USD 50,000 (approximately KSh 30 million) between May 6 and May 30, 2024, in the Westlands area within Nairobi County.

Daniel Muriithi Lukah before Milimani magistrate court on November 13,2025
Photo/Reporter 

The prosecution did not oppose his release on bail, noting that the accused had been out on bond and had complied with all investigation requirements.

His Defence counsel urged the court to consider lenient bond terms, requesting a cash bail of KSh 100,000 or a reasonable bond with surety, arguing that the accused had fully cooperated with investigators.

“This is not a flight-risk case; the accused has always presented himself when required,”stated the counsel.

The court presided by the Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina ordered that Lukah be supplied with all prosecution evidence before the next hearing and directed that the matter be mentioned before Court Three on Monday, November 17, 2025.


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