Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Detectives from Imenti North have arrested three individuals implicated in a fraud scheme that siphoned off more than Sh22.4 million from a savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO).
The investigation uncovered a complex fraud network, where
the criminals wielded technology as their weapon, manipulating the SACCO’s
computerised financial systems to enrich themselves at the expense of
hardworking members.
At the centre of this scandal is Allan Karani, the SACCO’s
ICT Assistant Officer, who allegedly masterminded this audacious crime.
Further inquiries revealed that accounts linked to Tony
Mwenda, Sharon Kendi, Brivin Dentel and Mawingu Plus Ltd served as conduits for
receiving and withdrawing the stolen funds.
The first breakthrough of the case came on June 4th,
2026, when Tony Mwenda was apprehended, with authorities securing custodial
orders to aid their relentless pursuit of justice.
Yesterday, June 10th, 2026, detectives executed a
well-planned operation, leading to the arrest of Allan Karani, Betty Kanana and
Sharon Kendi.
During the operation, officers seized several mobile phones
and a company laptop, all earmarked for forensic analysis to unravel the full
extent of this elaborate scheme.
What was supposed to be a haven for savings has turned into
a nightmare for many, with evidence indicating that a conspiracy involving
multiple suspects was at play, utilising the SACCO's electronic systems to
orchestrate their fraud.
Currently in custody and awaiting arraignment, these three individuals could be just the tip of the iceberg, as investigations continue to unearth additional perpetrators in this shocking betrayal of trust.
Via DCI
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