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August 11, 2026
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How a Fake Kenyan Loan Scam Led to Ksh13 Million Theft from UK Govt

How a Fake Kenyan Loan Scam Led to Ksh13 Million Theft from UK Govt

Kenyans allegedly tricked the UK government official into stealing from the taxpayers in the guise of loans...

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A UK council accountant has been sentenced for stealing over Ksh13 million after falling victim to a fake Kenyan loan scam that pressured her for more funds.

  • She stole Ā£72,582.17 (over Ksh13 million) from Portsmouth City Council tenant payments between April 2022 and January 2023.
  • The accused, a 49-year-old accountant, converted the stolen funds into Amazon gift cards to send to the fraudsters.
  • She pleaded guilty to theft by an employee and received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and 200 hours of unpaid work.

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