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How the genuine gold traders end up on the wrong side of the law

Milimani Law Courts. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Simon Kimwele was charged with obtaining Sh2.9 million through false pretence that he could supply gold to one Raphael Wachenje.

However, after the trial, Justice Joseph Sergon acquitted him after finding that there was no evidence to prove he received the money from the complainant.

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