Leah Wanjiku has been charged in Nairobi over allegations that she obtained KSh. 200,000 from a man after falsely claiming that she could help him secure a job in Denmark.
Wanjiku appeared before Nairobi Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai and was charged with obtaining money by false pretences.
The case was presented before the court after investigations into the alleged job scam were completed and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved the charges.
According to the prosecution, Wanjiku received the money from Alexander Kyalo Peter after allegedly presenting herself as someone capable of helping him secure employment in Denmark.
The prosecution alleges that the claim was false and that Wanjiku knew she was not in a position to secure the promised employment.
The alleged offence is said to have taken place on September 30, 2025, at Absa Towers along Loita Street in Nairobi.
The court heard that the money was obtained in connection with the alleged promise of securing employment abroad.
Wanjiku denied the accusation when she appeared before Magistrate Mutai and pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Her plea means that the prosecution will be required to present evidence before the court to establish the allegations against her.
The magistrate granted Wanjiku a KSh. 100,000 bond as she awaits the hearing of the case. She will remain subject to the court’s directions as the matter proceeds through the legal process.
The case highlights the risks faced by job seekers who are promised employment opportunities abroad, particularly when payments are requested before any formal recruitment process is completed.
Such cases can leave victims facing significant financial losses after trusting individuals who claim to have access to overseas employment opportunities.
However, the allegations against Wanjiku remain unproven at this stage, and the court will determine the matter based on the evidence presented by both sides.
The case will return to court on September 22, 2026, when it is expected to come up for pre-trial directions.
The proceedings will then determine how the case will proceed towards hearing and the presentation of evidence.
