Nairobi: New twist in KSh 10k hotel bill saga as more women claim same man duped them

• Juliette Awata, who went viral over a KSh 10,000 date bill, has now shared shocking new inbox messages from other women
• The messages allege the same man has been conning multiple victims using different schemes, from fake job offers abroad to staged business deals
• The allegations, though unverified, have intensified public scrutiny, fuelling talk of a possible serial scammer

A Nairobi woman who went viral after claiming she was abandoned with a KSh 10,000 hotel bill is now at the centre of a widening controversy after several other women came forward with similar allegations involving the same man.

Juliette Awata had earlier sparked public debate after narrating how a man she met for a rooftop date allegedly disappeared mid-meet-up, leaving her to settle a bill she says was far higher than what she personally consumed.

First accusation against Ochieng

Awata told NgGossips that she chose to go public to warn other women against falling into the same trap after the man deactivated his account.

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Now, in a fresh development shared through her inbox messages, multiple women have contacted her claiming they also had troubling encounters with the same individual.

In one message, a woman alleged that the man had convinced her he could help her secure a well-paying job in Germany, leading her to make significant financial sacrifices.

“Hi Julie, kuna story you posted ya one Mr Ochieng, that guy lied to me he can connect me a good paying job in Germany,” the message read.

The sender further claimed she borrowed money and even took loans from friends to raise about KSh 150,000 for what she believed were travel arrangements and requirements.

She claimed that she worked hard and even borrowed loans, only for the man to disappear after receiving the cash.

“He duped me and went silent mpaka sasa nimerudi home Mombasa kuhustle to pay madeni,” she added.

More accusations against Ochieng

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Another message alleged that a friend had experienced a similar situation the previous year, describing the man’s behaviour as habitual.

“He did the same thing to my friend last year. I think it’s his nature; professional con!” the message read.

A third message also claimed familiarity with the man’s alleged tactics, suggesting he would frequently make unnecessary calls to create a false impression of influence before allegedly disappearing.

“Nyinyi hamjui Allan vizuri. He starts unnecessary calls acting like he is speaking to big people, he plans to escape,” the message stated.

Awata’s story keeps evolving

The new allegations have added a fresh layer to the viral story, with claims suggesting a possible pattern of deception targeting different individuals through both social and financial arrangements.

However, none of the claims have been independently verified, and the identities of the individuals making the allegations remain unconfirmed.

Awata’s initial story had already sparked heated debate, dividing opinion between those sympathising with her experience and others questioning the circumstances surrounding the incident.

With these latest claims emerging, the story continues to evolve, raising further questions about the alleged conduct of the man at the centre of the accusations and prompting renewed caution among social media users engaging with online acquaintances.

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How viral story affected Awata

Days after the story went viral, Awata revealed that the intense reaction from Kenyans had taken a toll on her wellbeing.

She disclosed that she had not stepped outside her house because of the criticism and ridicule she has faced online.

Awata pleaded with critics to ease up on the discussion as the social media scrutiny continues.

Source: NgGossips