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May 13, 2026
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Lawyer, ex-Senator questioned in Co-op Bank extortion probe

Lawyer, ex-Senator questioned in Co-op Bank extortion probe

Former Nyamira Senator seeks court reprieve amid impersonation claims...

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A lawyer and a former Nyamira Senator are reportedly being questioned by the Banking Fraud Investigation Unit (BFIU) amid an investigation into alleged forgery and impersonation aimed at extorting Co-operative Bank.

  • The probe stems from a lawsuit filed to stop the bank's Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for May 15, 2026.
  • Key individuals involved include lawyer Reuben Ogachi Nyamweya and former Senator Kennedy Mong’are Esimaba.
  • Co-operative Bank claims the lawsuit is blackmail, with preliminary findings suggesting the plaintiffs are impostors and their lawyer did not represent them, even as the lawyer claims he's only assisting Esimaba in a separate legal matter to prevent arrest.

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