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February 15, 2026
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Accountant linked to Ksh.16 million Sacco fraud arrested

Accountant linked to Ksh.16 million Sacco fraud arrested

Accountant linked to Ksh.16 million Sacco fraud arrested..

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An accountant, Amos Fikiri Ruwa, has been arrested in connection with a Ksh.16 million fraud scheme at a Sacco. He is accused of masterminding fraudulent cheque transactions using members' accounts.

  • Total alleged loss to the Sacco: Ksh.16,013,166.
  • Key suspect: Amos Fikiri Ruwa, a former Sacco accountant.
  • Arrested on Saturday, February 14, 2026 by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
  • Allegedly colluded with Mohamed Abdulrahman, who was arrested on January 17, 2026.
  • 58 cheques were fraudulently issued and cleared, with funds diverted into various accounts.

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