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Governor Mutua's 'Avril' con released

Conman Alex Anyoro

A University of Nairobi student who was busted by Governor Alfred Mutua’s security team after he tried to solicit money from him has been freed. The 24-year-old, Alex Anyoro, who was charged at an Athi River court for attempting to con the governor of Sh50, 000 by distorting his voice to sound like singer Avril, was released after pleading guilty, as his defence asked for lenience since he is still a student and the bread winner of his family.

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