Man in handcuffs
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested three suspects in connection with siphoning off more than Sh22.4 million from a savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO).
In a statement on Thursday, DCI said the suspects manipulated the SACCO’s computerised financial systems to enrich themselves at the expense of hardworking members.
According to the investigative agency, Allan Karani, the SACCO’s ICT Assistant Officer, allegedly masterminded the fraud scheme.
“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,” DCI said.
Further investigations revealed that accounts linked to Tony Mwenda, Sharon Kendi, Brivin Dentel, and Mawingu Plus Limited served as conduits for receiving and withdrawing the stolen funds.
The first breakthrough of the case came on June 4, 2026, when Tony Mwenda was apprehended, with authorities securing custodial orders to aid their relentless pursuit of justice.
On Wednesday, June 10, 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.
The three suspects are currently in police custody and awaiting arraignment in a court of law to face fraud charges.
“Detectives remain committed to safeguarding the interests of the community and ensuring that those who are responsible face the full force of the law,” DCI added.
