A suspect linked to a sophisticated cybercrime scheme that allegedly cost several financial institutions more than Sh52 million has been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts.
The suspect, Albert Komen Kipkechem, appeared in court on charges connected to a June 2025 cyber heist that reportedly targeted a payment service provider, a local bank and a SACCO.
According to detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Cyber Fusion Unit, working alongside the National Forensic Laboratory, Kipkechem allegedly used remote access software to infiltrate the institutions’ systems.
Investigators claim he managed to bypass normal payment protocols, enabling the fraudulent transfer of millions of shillings from the affected institutions.
Arrest and Recovered Items
The suspect was arrested in the Thome area following a targeted operation by detectives.
During the arrest, authorities reportedly recovered several items believed to be linked to the cybercrime operation, including electronic gadgets, fake identification documents, a money counting machine and a Congolese passport bearing the suspect’s photograph.
Court Proceedings
Kipkechem pleaded not guilty to the charges of computer fraud when he appeared before the court.
The court ordered that he remain in custody at Capitol Hill Police Station until March 12, 2026, when the court will deliver its ruling on his bail application.
Investigations into the cyber heist are still ongoing as authorities continue to examine the recovered devices for additional evidence.
