Former Nairobi PC Davis Chelogoi faces 6 criminal charges, remanded for 4 days

This is after he presented himself in court on Thursday and denied six criminal counts.

In the first count, he is charged with defrauding businessman Ashok Rupshi Shah and Hitenkumar Amritlal Raja of a parcel of land measuring 7.390 hectares situated in Lower Kabete Road valued at Ksh.1.3 billion.

He also faced other counts of forgery and uttering a forged document.

The prosecution told the court that Chelogoi forged a letter of allotment dated 31st January 1995 and a certificate of title.

Through his lawyer,  Chelogoi asked the court to grant him bail saying that he would abide by the court directions and that he would attend the court proceedings.

“From the time the charges were preferred against him, he has not been in good shape. The first time he had travelled to Uganda without knowledge of the said charges. He is not a small boy, he is a man and understands court rules. We will abide by the court's directions and proceed with the hearing. No prejudice will be suffered if he is released on bail," says Ojienda.

However, the prosecution objected to the release on bail.

“Should the court grant him bail then it should be strict bond terms without the option of cash bail and also be directed to deposit his passport,” the court heard.

The lawyer for the victim told the court that the PC has been infringing on the rights of the victim thus urging the court not to grant him bail.

Trial Magistrate Dolphin Alego said that she will deliver a ruling on Monday next week.

The court had earlier issued a warrant of arrest against Chelogoi after he failed to appear in court over Ksh.1.35 billion land case.