A German national accused of sexually exploiting a minor in Kilifi was released on a Ksh 1 million bond.
Netzband Tim Marvin is accused of child trafficking, child pornography, and inciting sexual offenses against children. He is said to have committed the charges several times between January 1 and February 9, 2024.
"It is alleged that on diverse days between 1st January 2024 and 9th February 2024 at Mtondia area Kilifi North sub-county of Kilifi County, he sexually exploited a 15-year-old child after transporting her using his vehicle from the Maghreb hotel, Sea Horse area to his house in Mtondia area." the ODPP posted
"On the second count, he was charged with child pornography, contrary to Section 24(1)(c) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act No. 5 of 2018. It is alleged that at an unknown date in the Mtondia area of Kilifi North sub-county within Kilifi County, he transmitted pornographic images to the victim through WhatsApp." they added.
A German national charged before a Kilifi court with sexual child exploitation has been granted a Ksh 1 million bond with two Kenyan sureties.
— Office of The Director Of Public Prosecutions (@ODPP_KE) February 29, 2024
Netzband Tim Marvin is facing three counts of child trafficking, child pornography, and promoting a sexual offence with a child.
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Netzband Tim Marvin was also charged with promoting a sexual offense with a child, contrary to Section 12(a) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. The charges are that on the 6th day of February 2024, at an unknown location within the Republic of Kenya, he promoted a sexual act to a child aged 15 years by distributing a nude picture via WhatsApp account on his mobile phone.
