Two women have been arraigned in court over an alleged scheme to defraud Bank of Africa (Kenya) Limited of millions of shillings.
The accused Judy Wambui Maina and Winnie Njeri Gitau appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina and denied the charges.
Wambui and Njeri are facing multiple charges, including Conspiracy to defraud, stealing by servant and theft.
According to the chargesheet in court, between December 6, 2023 and November 7, 2024, the two allegedly conspired to steal Sh 7,285,985 from the bank.
Maina, who was employed as a Portfolio Quality Management Officer, is accused of abusing her position to siphon Sh 7,695,628 from the bank’s accounts.
Gitau, on the other hand, is accused of stealing Sh 7.2 Million, which is allegedly claimed to be part of the fraudulent dealings involving Bank of Africa’s funds.
The duo were arrested on February 11th and 12, 2025 and presented before the court.
The court released them a bond of Sh 100,000 each.
