Sh1.3M Chick Deal Turns Into Fraud Case
A poultry supply deal involving 7,500 chicks worth Sh1.387 million has turned into a fraud case, with two women now facing criminal charges over an alleged Sh530,000 scam.
Marysella Naswa Kanda and Angela Kendi were arrested and arraigned before the Ngong Chief Magistrate’s Court over allegations of conspiracy to defraud in a transaction involving the supply of 7,500 chicks.
The two suspects are accused of involvement in a deal in which the chicks were valued at approximately Sh1.387 million, with the alleged fraud amounting to Sh530,000. The case has drawn attention to the financial risks surrounding poultry supply transactions, where large sums of money can change hands before disputes arise.
The suspects were charged with conspiracy to defraud, contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code. They will face the court process as the case proceeds.