Four employees of Siraji Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Ltd are facing multiple charges of stealing and computer fraud involving millions of shillings.
The charges include stealing by a servant, contrary to Section 281 of the Penal Code, and computer fraud, contrary to Sections 26(1) and 26(2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.
The accused, Miriam Wahu Muhoho, Paul Mwai Thuo, Rolyne Bisiere Ondieki, and Timothy Kimani Muigana, are alleged to have misappropriated funds while serving in various roles at the Sacco between 2020 and 2023. This follows investigations conducted by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) through the Sacco Societies Fraud Investigation Unit (SSFIU).
The court heard that Miriam Wahu Muhoho, the Business Development and Marketing Manager, is accused of stealing Sh707,006 between April 6, 2021, and committing computer fraud involving Sh133,531 by fraudulently crediting member FOSA (Front Office Service Activity) accounts without corresponding deposits.
Her accomplice, Paul Mwai Thuo, a Micro Credit Officer, allegedly stole Sh1,922,947 between March 30, 2022, and May 11, 2023, and committed computer fraud involving the same amount using fabricated transaction codes.
Rolyne Bisiere Ondieki, a Marketing Officer, is accused of stealing millions of shillings between March 18, 2020, and May 13, 2023, in addition to committing computer fraud totaling Sh5,842,697, including withdrawals from dormant member accounts.
Timothy Kimani Muigana, Micro Credit Officer at the Isinya branch in Kajiado County, allegedly stole Sh1,377,649 between June 29, 2022, and May 7, 2023, through fraudulent FOSA account credits.
All four accused pleaded not guilty before Meru Principal Magistrate Maureen Nyigei.
Their lawyer, Mr. Willis Ocharo Kaba, urged the court to release the accused on lenient bond terms, noting that they had previously complied with police bond conditions of Sh50,000 and had never absconded.
He emphasized that the accused regularly reported to the police during the long investigation, which spanned from 2020.
The prosecution did not oppose their release on bail but requested bond terms commensurate with the alleged offences, which Lawyer Kaba objected to.
The prosecution said the crimes were committed in 2020 but reported in 2023, and investigations have been ongoing.
Magistrate Nyigei granted each accused a bond of Sh300,000 or a cash bail of Sh150,000.
The case is scheduled for mention on February 4, 2026, and the hearing will commence on April 23, 2026.
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