Two Flexitech Directors Arrested Over Alleged Ksh 31.2 Million Theft

Two directors of Flexitech Group Limited, Martin Kariuki Maina and Johnson Gituma Mwangi, have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of Ksh 31.2 million belonging to a leading retail chain.

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Nairobi Regional Office arrested the two in the Roysambu area following investigations into a complaint lodged by the retailer.

“Two directors of Flexitech Group Limited have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of Sh31.2 million belonging to a leading retail chain,” the DCI said.

According to the DCI, the suspects, who are directors of Flexitech Group Limited and agents of the complainant, allegedly received Ksh 31,213,700.95 from customers who had purchased and collected goods from various branches.

Flexitech Directors Accused of Diverting Ksh 31.2 Million

The DCI said the retailer had entrusted the suspects with the funds for onward remittance. However, detectives established that the two allegedly diverted the money for their own use.

“Detectives established that the two, acting jointly with other suspects still at large, allegedly diverted the funds for their own use, in breach of the trust placed in them as agents,” the DCI said.

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Meanwhile, the suspects are in custody undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment at the Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The DCI said they are expected to face charges of stealing by agent, contrary to Section 283(b) of the Penal Code.

DCI Pursues Other Suspects

Additionally, detectives have continued investigating the case and are pursuing other individuals believed to be linked to the alleged multimillion-shilling theft.

“The investigations remain ongoing, with detectives pursuing other individuals believed to be linked to the multimillion-shilling theft,” the DCI said.

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The DCI has urged members of the public to share information that could assist detectives in the investigation through calling: 0800 722 203 (Toll-free) or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000 to report anonymously.

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Two Flexitech directors have been arrested over alleged theft of Ksh31.2 million from a leading retailer, with detectives pursuing other suspects linked to the case.

A photo collage of Martin Kariuki Maina and Johnson Gituma Mwangi, who were arrested in connection with an alleged theft of Ksh 31.2 million belonging to a leading retail chain. PHOTO/ DCI