Detectives from Imenti North arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged Sh22.4 million fraud scheme targeting a SACCO's computerised financial system. /FILE.Three people are in custody as detectives investigate an alleged fraud scheme that is suspected to have cost a sacco more than Sh22.4 million.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said detectives from Imenti North uncovered what investigators believe was a sophisticated scheme involving the alleged manipulation of the sacco's computerised financial systems.
According to the agency, the suspected fraud relied heavily on technology, with investigators alleging that the sacco's electronic systems were exploited to facilitate unauthorized transactions.
Detectives say preliminary investigations indicate that several accounts may have been used to receive and withdraw the funds under investigation.
The first breakthrough in the case came on June 4, 2026, when detectives arrested a suspect and obtained custodial orders to allow for further investigations.
The probe intensified on June 10 after detectives carried out an operation that resulted in the arrest of three suspects believed to be linked to the alleged scheme.
During the operation, officers recovered several mobile phones and a company laptop. The devices have been seized for forensic examination as investigators seek to establish the full extent of the suspected fraud and identify those involved.
The DCI said evidence gathered so far points to the possibility of a coordinated operation involving multiple individuals.
Investigators allege that the scheme may have been carried out through the Sacco's electronic systems, resulting in losses estimated at more than Sh22.4 million.
The three suspects remain in custody and are expected to be arraigned in court as investigations continue.
The agency indicated that more arrests could follow, with detectives pursuing additional leads and seeking to identify other individuals who may have played a role in the alleged fraud.
The DCI reiterated its commitment to protecting members of the public from financial crime and ensuring that anyone found culpable is held accountable through the legal process.
