Detectives from Imenti North have arrested three suspects linked to a sophisticated fraud scheme that siphoned more than Sh22.4 million from a savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO).
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects exploited the SACCO’s computerized financial systems to divert funds, causing significant losses to members.
At the center of the scheme is Allan Karani, the SACCO’s ICT Assistant Officer, who is suspected of masterminding the fraud.
Investigators say they uncovered a wider network involving multiple individuals and accounts allegedly used to receive and withdraw the stolen funds.
Accounts linked to Tony Mwenda, Sharon Kendi, Brivin Dentel, and Mawingu Plus Ltd are said to have acted as conduits in the movement of the money.
The first breakthrough in the case came on June 4, 2026, when detectives arrested Tony Mwenda and obtained custodial orders to support ongoing investigations.
On June 10, 2026, a coordinated police operation led to the arrest of Allan Karani, Betty Kanana, and Sharon Kendi.
During the operation, officers recovered several mobile phones and a company laptop, which have been taken for forensic analysis as part of efforts to establish the full extent of the fraud.
Authorities believe the scheme involved manipulation of the SACCO’s electronic systems and may have been carried out through a coordinated conspiracy involving multiple suspects.
The three suspects are currently in police custody awaiting arraignment in court as investigations continue to identify additional individuals who may have participated in the alleged theft.
