Three suspects arrested in Ksh.22.4 million Sacco heist

Detectives from Imenti North have apprehended three suspects who allegedly embezzled more than Ksh.22.4 million from a Savings and Credit Cooperative society (SACCO).

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the detectives uncovered the grand scheme which involved the manipulation of the SACCO’s systems to siphon millions from the unsuspecting victims’ accounts.

Upon investigations, the SACCO’s ICT officer, Allan Karani, was pinpointed as the plot’s mastermind.

On June 4, 2026, the DCI managed to arrest Tony Mwenda, who was linked to the fraud scheme.

This came as a breakthrough for the detectives who later executed an operation, on Wednesday, June 10, to arrest three more suspects; Karani, Betty Kanana and Sharon Kendi.

During the operation, the DCI confiscated several mobile phones and a company laptop as part of exhibits for forensic analysis to uncover more information regarding the hatched 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," the DCI stated.

With four individuals in custody, the detectives are pursuing additional suspects who could be involved in the fraudulent plot.