German businessmen loses £50,000 buying sand he thought was gold

A German businessman has lost nearly £50,000 after conmen in Kenya sold him 'gold' that turned out to be sand.

German businessmen loses £50,000 buying sand he thought was gold

A German businessman has lost nearly £50,000 after conmen in Kenya sold him 'gold' that turned out to be sand.

Hotel owner Fouroughi Denawi agreed to a gold export deal with five men who claimed to be gem dealers.

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