Police Arrest Three Suspects Linked to Ksh 22.4 Million SACCO Fraud

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a fraudulent Ksh 22.4 million SACCO fraud, according to Imenti North police.

In a statement on June 11,  the DCI said the suspects had, for a prolonged period of time, fraudulently siphoned cash from the savings and credit cooperative society by using its computerized financial system and victimized hardworking members of the SACCO.

At the centre of this scandal is Allan Karani, the SACCO’s ICT Assistant Officer, who allegedly masterminded this audacious crime.

Karani, according to the investigation agency, has for years managed to make illegal transfers and withdrawals from the SACCO by having unauthorized access and managing accounts of those within his disposal.

“The criminals wielded technology as their weapon, manipulating the SACCO’s computerized financial systems to enrich themselves at the expense of hardworking members,” stated DCI.

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Arrest of Suspects in a Money Laundering Case and the Seizure of Electronic Devices for Investigation

Tony Mwenda was the first to be arrested by police on June 4, 2026, after authorities obtained custodial orders to further investigate the flow of money.

Subsequently, on June 10, 2026, detectives mounted a well-coordinated raid and arrested Karani, Betty Kanana, and Sharon Kendi, also known as Mama Jayden.

Police are currently holding all three suspects as they await their court appearance.

Investigators allege that Mwenda, Kendi, Brivin Dentel, and Mawingu Plus Ltd used their bank accounts to transfer and withdraw the stolen funds.

During the arrests, officers confiscated several mobile phones and a company laptop for forensic analysis.

“Detectives seized several mobile phones and a company laptop, all earmarked for forensic analysis to unravel the full extent of this elaborate scheme,” the DCI statement indicated.

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Arrest and Ongoing Investigation of Individuals Involved in a Sacco Fraud.

Sharon Kendi has been charged with the offence of conspiracy to defraud under section 317 of the Penal Code, Chapter 63, Laws of Kenya, based on an OB report at Meru Police Station on June 10, 2026.

However, the police agency suspects that there were more accomplices other than the three arrested individuals.

“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,” the DCI noted.

The DCI has requested the public to be on the lookout for additional perpetrators.

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