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Topic: Fraud

Defence claims ODPP approved 'fictitious' Sh32m fraud charges against Italians

By Marion Kithi   2026-07-09 21:42:58

Two Italian investors accused of fraud in a Malindi property case have told a Kilifi court that ODPP and police officers fabricated charges against them.

Two Italians put on their defense in Sh32 million fraud case

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-07-09 21:00:24

Two Italian nationals, Daniele Lo Coco and Massimo Nativi, were put on their defense on Thursday before Kilifi Law Courts in the Sh32 million Watamu Villa fraud case.

Global payment platforms turn mobile phones into SME cash registers amid rising fraud risks

By Peter Muiruri   2026-07-07 19:48:54

Global fintechs have jumped on the mobile payment bandwagon by introducing products that are designed to expand how smartphones accept and send digital payments.

Government targets public officers in Sh6.2 B payroll fraud crackdown

By Mike Kihaki   2026-07-05 17:22:49

The government will begin taking action against public officers implicated in the manipulation of the public service payroll after an audit uncovered suspected fraud amounting to Sh6.2 billion.

Diamond Platnumz claims inner circle attempted to defraud him KSh156m in jet deal

By Jael Wakesho   2026-07-02 15:31:34

Diamond described the incident as a painful but valuable lesson, saying it reinforced the importance of monitoring major financial transactions and maintaining strict oversight of trusted employees.

Cabinet approves reforms to tackle payroll fraud

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-07-01 10:32:05

The Cabinet has approved sweeping reforms to dismantle what it described as decades-old payroll fraud across government.