Popular gospel artist Alex Apoko, widely known as Ringtone, has been released from police custody after spending four days in jail. This follows his arrest in connection with a multimillion shilling fraud case.
Ringtone was granted a bond of Ksh.3 million or an alternative of Ksh.1 million in cash bail. The court made this decision during a hearing earlier this week. The musician had been in custody since his arrest last week as investigations into the fraud case continued.
Ringtone is accused of being involved in a scheme that allegedly defrauded several people of large sums of money. Details of the case are still emerging, and investigations by authorities are ongoing. The artist is expected to appear in court again for the mention of the case, where more information will be provided.
Ringtone is a well-known name in Kenya’s gospel music industry. Over the years, he has made headlines not only for his songs but also for his outspoken personality and social media presence. His arrest has shocked many fans and drawn wide attention both online and offline.
The artist has not made any public statement about the charges. His lawyers say he is innocent and are preparing to defend him in court. They also expressed confidence that he will clear his name once the full facts are known.
The case has raised questions about the connection between celebrities and financial scandals, with many Kenyans urging public figures to be more careful in their dealings.
As Ringtone returns to his normal life while out on bond, many will be watching to see how the case unfolds in court in the coming days. The court will announce the next date for the hearing soon.
By Kenyans