AU thwarts $6 Million fraud attempt targeting Ethiopian bank accounts
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-01 22:52:36

AU thwarts $6 Million fraud attempt targeting Ethiopian bank accounts

These falsified documents indicated the funds were intended for construction and water drilling projects.

Sh351 million fraud case: Wa Îria released on Sh20m bond after denying charges
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-30 17:39:14

Sh351 million fraud case: Wa Îria released on Sh20m bond after denying charges

The charges are in relation to Sh351,097,491 spent on advertising by the county government during Wa Iria's first term as governor.

Suspect in Sh20.4 million Eastleigh fraud freed on bond
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-26 20:07:52

Suspect in Sh20.4 million Eastleigh fraud freed on bond

He is accused of conning Abdi Mohamed Ahmed and Said Yusuf Jamaa of Sh12 million and Sh8.4 million respectively on April 4, 2024.

Former CS Rashid Echesa charged in Sh1.5bn extortion case
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-19 23:13:36

Former CS Rashid Echesa charged in Sh1.5bn extortion case

Echesa and his accomplice Joseph Waswa were also charged with attempting to extort by threats after allegedly demanding Sh1.5 billion from Barasa

How two businessmen were conned out of Sh20.4 million in fake dollars deal
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-16 16:40:43

How two businessmen were conned out of Sh20.4 million in fake dollars deal

They are accussed of defrauding the businessmen by claiming they could sell them US dollars at an exchange rate of Sh120.

19 arrested over loss of Sh290m in Equity Bank debit card fraud
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-16 16:06:20

19 arrested over loss of Sh290m in Equity Bank debit card fraud

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

Museums ex-boss Mzalendo Kibunjia, 4 others released on Sh5m cash bail in Sh441m graft case
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-16 12:40:27

Museums ex-boss Mzalendo Kibunjia, 4 others released on Sh5m cash bail in Sh441m graft case

They are accused of conspiring to embezzle the money being fraudulently paid as salaries and gratuities to non-existent employees at the NMK.

National Museums ex-boss, 3 others arrested over Sh490m fraud
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-15 21:15:51

National Museums ex-boss, 3 others arrested over Sh490m fraud

EACC says NMK officials embezzled public funds through irregular payments of salaries to ghost employees.

Man charged over falsely claiming woman defrauded governor of Sh200m
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-09 14:13:40

Man charged over falsely claiming woman defrauded governor of Sh200m

Jimmy Charles Mureithi was charged with spreading false information, alleging that one Loise Makena committed the crime.

3 charged with defrauding Eastleigh businessman of Sh1.1m
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-03-25 17:58:48

3 charged with defrauding Eastleigh businessman of Sh1.1m

The three allegedly obtained the money from businessman Ahmed Ali Mohammed in Eastleigh, Kamukunji Sub-county, between March 2 and 16, 2024.

Competition Authority warns against imposters targeting businesses
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-03-23 13:19:14

Competition Authority warns against imposters targeting businesses

Imposters have been gaining unauthorised access to business premises, seizing merchandise, imposing on-site fines, and even resorting to arrests, CAK says.

  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-03-02 21:44:14

[HOLD] Eastleigh's M-Pesa agents on high alert as fraud cases rise

M-Pesa theft is on the rise in Eastleigh, with fraudsters from both within and outside the area targeting agents whom they perceive as vulnerable. 

Court revives ex-Sports CS Echesa's prosecution over fake Sh39.5bn KDF equipment deal
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-03-01 17:31:13

Court revives ex-Sports CS Echesa's prosecution over fake Sh39.5bn KDF equipment deal

The suspects had been acquitted by a magistrate at the Milimani Law Courts but the office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) filed an appeal at high court.

Kwale treasury boss charged with corruption over Sh3 million tender
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-28 19:44:05

Kwale treasury boss charged with corruption over Sh3 million tender

The accused allegedly committed the offences between July 2018 and June 2019 in Kwale County.`

Suspect charged with impersonating Mandera Woman Rep on Facebook, defrauding residents
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-02-17 20:26:31

Suspect charged with impersonating Mandera Woman Rep on Facebook, defrauding residents

The suspect denied the charges and was released on a bond of Sh500,000 and an alternative cash bail of Sh200,000.

Crypto scams: DCI warns Kenyans of online fraud
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-02-07 22:58:04

Crypto scams: DCI warns Kenyans of online fraud

Detectives at DCI pledged to intensify efforts to combat cryptocurrency-related fraud

Egypt court hands jail term to opposition figure Ahmed al-Tantawi
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-07 19:05:27

Egypt court hands jail term to opposition figure Ahmed al-Tantawi

Ahmed al-Tantawi -- who withdrew his candidacy before the December vote, citing harassment and obstruction -- was found guilty of election campaign irregularities.

Nine officials in Sh62 million KPA fraud case plead not guilty
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-24 14:08:13

Nine officials in Sh62 million KPA fraud case plead not guilty

The tender in question is said to have been awarded to a company belonging to an employee in 2016.

EACC arrests nine officials over Sh62 million KPA tender fraud
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-24 09:56:45

EACC arrests nine officials over Sh62 million KPA tender fraud

The nine- six KPA employees and three contractors - are allegedly involved in a fraudulent Sh62 million tender.