Man Linked to Theft of Over Sh45 Million from Kenyans' Bank Accounts Arrested

A man believed to be behind the disappearance of more than Sh45 million from bank accounts belonging to unsuspecting Kenyans has been arrested.

Nelson Kipkemoi was smoked out from his hideout in Mulot, Narok County on Sunday by banking fraud detectives.

The 22-year-old suspect was linked to an underground web of fraudsters that have been siphoning money from bank accounts belonging to innocent Kenyans, according to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). 

He is said to have fraudulently acquired money from bank accounts belonging to 481 customers, who are on mobile banking platforms. The DCI said Kipkemoi targeted accounts operated by a leading bank in the country.

The suspect is being held in police custody pending arraignment at the Milimani law courts on Monday to face various charges.

“Should you have any information that may assist our detectives to arrest more suspects in relation to this crime, do not hesitate to contact us on our #FichuakwaDCI anonymous hotline line 0800722203,” the DCI said.