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City lawyer linked to Sh1.5 billion bank heist released on Sh30 million bond
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 07, 2025

Lawyer Esther Bitutu was directed that she report to the police station for interrogation as investigations into the high-profile financial fraud cont...

Covid-19 fraud mastermind Mukhtar Shariff sentenced to 17 years in prison
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 25, 2025

The sentencing marks one of the harshest penalties handed down in connection with the $250 million "Feeding Our Future" fraud case.

10 suspects charged with Sh1 billion land fraud in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2024

The investigations uncovered that the suspects conspired to defraud a real estate company by presenting a forged letter of allotment.

19 arrested over loss of Sh290m in Equity Bank debit card fraud
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 16, 2024

The amount was stolen between April 8 and April 15, 2024, following fraudulent transactions that benefited 551 account holders.

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