DCI detectives have arrested three suspects linked to a sophisticated fraud scheme that led to the loss of more than KSh5.2 million from the Public Trustee Administration Estates Account under the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice.
According to investigators, the suspects are part of a wider fraud syndicate accused of illegally siphoning KSh5,226,735 through forged documents and fraudulent bank account details.
Millions wired through suspicious transactions
Authorities said the money was transferred through two separate transactions amounting to KSh2,413,896 and KSh2,813,989 into personal bank accounts controlled by individuals linked to the scheme.
The fraud reportedly targeted funds held under the Public Trustee Administration Estates Account, which manages estates and assets under government administration.
Detectives trace money trail
Investigations launched after the suspicious transactions enabled detectives to trace the movement of the funds and identify seven suspects believed to have played different roles in the operation.
The probe uncovered what investigators described as a carefully coordinated scheme involving forged documentation and manipulated account information.
Three suspects arrested
On Tuesday, May 13, 2026, detectives arrested three suspects identified as:
- Geoffrey Kipkemoi Langat
- Patrick Ngandu Nderitu
- Timothy Kipchumba Cheboi
The three are currently undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment in court.
Multiple charges approved
Following completion of investigations, the case file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which approved charges against all seven suspects connected to the alleged fraud.
The suspects are expected to face multiple charges, including:
- Conspiracy to Defraud
- Stealing
- Forgery
- Acquisition of Proceeds of Crime
Four suspects still on the run
Detectives have intensified efforts to track down four additional suspects who remain at large as investigations continue.
Authorities say more arrests are expected as officers tighten the net around individuals believed to have benefited from or facilitated the fraudulent transactions.
Public urged to report corruption
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) urged members of the public to continue sharing information that may help in fighting corruption and financial crime.
Kenyans were encouraged to report suspicious activities anonymously through the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline and WhatsApp platform.
The case now adds to growing concerns over fraud targeting public institutions and government-managed financial accounts.
