Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recently made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a massive fraud case involving Njiwa Sacco, a savings and credit society linked to the National Intelligence Service (NIS). The case revolves around the disappearance of approximately Sh160 million, and the arrest of nine individuals connected to the SACCO marks a significant milestone in this ongoing investigation.
The comprehensive joint investigation, carried out by dedicated detectives in collaboration with officials from the NIS, has uncovered a web of deceit and corruption that led to the apprehension of these suspects. The nine individuals in custody are as follows:
Amos Kipchumba – An internal auditor, Kipchumba is believed to have played a central role in the fraudulent activities.
Violet Wali – Loans manager.
Caren Langat – Accountant, Langat’s role in the financial discrepancies is under scrutiny, and her actions will be closely examined during the legal proceedings.
Hamisi Zaunga and Miriam Nthenya – Both system analysts, these individuals are suspected of manipulating computer systems to facilitate the fraudulent activities.
Nicodemus Osiemo – Osiemo worked as a teller at the SACCO and is believed to have participated in the embezzlement of funds.
Eric Rono – Rono, affiliated with Sure-step Systems, allegedly had a hand in the illicit operations.
Moses Ntoinya – An NIS officer, Ntoinya is accused of colluding with the SACCO staff to siphon off the funds.
Tony Wabomba – Although no longer employed by the SACCO, Wabomba’s involvement in the scheme has come to light during the investigation.
The charges brought against these individuals are numerous and grave, including conspiracy to commit a felony, stealing by servant, false accounting by servant, negligence, computer fraud, forgery, uttering a false document, and access with intent to commit an offence, among others. These charges reflect the seriousness of the crimes they are accused of committing.
The suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 25, 2023, to answer for their alleged crimes. This court appearance marks a crucial step in the pursuit of justice and accountability for the embezzlement of public funds.
In the meantime, the diligent efforts of the detectives continue as they pursue three additional suspects who have gone into hiding.
