A recruitment agency owner has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges after allegedly swindling desperate job seekers out of millions of shillings by promising them non-existent overseas employment opportunities.
Lenah Jelagat Too, 37, faced Eldoret Senior Principal Magistrate Kesse Cheronoh on charges of obtaining money by false pretence under Section 313 of the Penal Code. The Eldoret-based businesswoman stands accused of running an elaborate overseas jobs scam that left victims stranded and financially devastated.
The Alleged Scam: Promises of Lucrative Jobs Abroad
Investigators claim Too collected between Ksh.300,000 and Ksh.3.8 million from individual job seekers after dangling attractive employment opportunities in foreign countries. Victims paid substantial amounts but never received travel documents or secured the promised positions.
Court documents reveal that the suspect enticed her targets with nursing, caregiver, security, and hotel housekeeping jobs overseas, advertising monthly salaries ranging from Ksh.150,000 to Ksh.500,000.
How the Operation Worked
Records show that Too directed unsuspecting and desperate job seekers to transfer money through a bank account she controls and an M-Pesa line registered under her family name.
To build trust, the accused allegedly sweetened the deal by assuring victims that their overseas employers would provide free meals along with complimentary accommodation.
The magistrate released Too on a Ksh.1 million bond or alternative cash bail of Ksh.400,000. The accused had requested lenient bond terms, claiming she needs her freedom to begin refunding the money she collected after the promised overseas opportunities fell through.
Prosecutors confirmed that Too faces multiple charges under Section 313 of the Penal Code for allegedly obtaining millions through false pretences.
Arrest and Investigation Details
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives arrested the suspect in Kapsabet town, Nandi County, on December 23, 2025. Authorities later transferred her to Eldoret Central Police Station in Uasin Gishu County.
During court proceedings, Too told the magistrate she wants to pursue mediation with her victims, hoping to refund their money rather than face a full trial. She expressed confidence that she could reimburse clients before the judiciary formally hears and determines the fraud case.
The court has scheduled the matter for further directions on February 9, 2026, when the case’s next steps will be determined.
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