×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Fake gold scam claiming growing number of victims, many of them foreign businessmen

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

A British businessman's determined push to nail Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi in a Sh102 million gold scandal is the latest case in the underworld racket of gold scammers.

From politicians, executive businessmen, lawyers, celebrities and now in the doorsteps of the Judiciary, the fake gold racket is so vicious and has entangled the big names who lure unsuspecting foreigners into dishing millions of shillings for 'hot air' disguised as gold bars and pellets.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 6 hrs ago
Premier League
Pereira 'trusts' Forest owner Marinakis despite three sackings this season
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
Mexico prepares for possible drone threats during the World Cup
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Premier League
Arteta welcomes Madueke and Saka's competition for places
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
Barcelona's Raphinha blasts La Liga refereeing double standards