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Topic: Fraud

Government warns over briefcase Saccos out to defraud Kenyans ahead of polls

By Benard Lusigi   2026-06-11 17:31:23

The government has warned over the rising number of Saccos being formed ahead of the elections, saying that some are being established with the sole intention of defrauding Kenyans.

Three arrested over Sh22.4 million SACCO fraud in Meru

By Leeroy Wuone   2026-06-11 19:54:14

Police in Meru have arrested three suspects linked to a fraud scheme that siphoned more than Sh22.4 million from a savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO).

Former Tigania East MP Gichunge arrested over land fraud claims

By Sandra Samson and Leeroy Wuone   2026-06-11 11:40:12

Former Tigania East Member of Parliament Josphat Gichunge, alias Kabeabea, has been arrested for allegedly duping land buyers out of more than Sh56 million.

Trump storms out of TV interview after clash over 2020 election fraud claims

By Molly Chebet   2026-06-08 12:37:55

An NBC Meet the Press interview ended abruptly after US President Donald Trump walked out following a heated exchange with host Kristen Welker over 2020 election fraud claims.

Fraud ring leaves pharmacist devastated after losing Sh13.9 million in SIM-swap scam

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-06-05 10:01:04

A pharmacist lost Sh13.9 million in a sophisticated SIM-swap fraud after sending Sh200 to a customer. Nine suspects have been charged as police unravel the criminal syndicate behind the scam.

$90m Medicaid fraud suspect arrested by FBI

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-06-02 14:48:42

A Somali national has been arrested by the FBI over a suspected $90 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota.