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May 14, 2026
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Three Arrested in Sh5.2mn Fraud Targeting Public Trustee Estates Account

Three Arrested in Sh5.2mn Fraud Targeting Public Trustee Estates Account

Investigators say the scam involved a well-organized network that used falsified records to gain unauthorized access to public funds meant for estate administration. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a sophisticated fraud scheme that resulted in the theft of over Sh5.2 million from the Public Trustee Administration Estates Account.

  • Total stolen: Sh5,226,735
  • Involved parties: Detectives from the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
  • Key detail: The suspects allegedly used forged documents and manipulated account details to divert funds into personal accounts.

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