This archive report was first published on 17 September 2019.
On September 17, 2019, a Kenyan court extended the detention of two suspects linked to a KSh 42 million theft at Equity Bank's Moyale branch, citing concerns that they might tamper with evidence and intimidate witnesses.
The two suspects, Roba Diba Boru, the manager of Equity Bank's Moyale branch, and Langat Kipngetich Nelson, an employee of Wells Fargo Limited, were arrested and released on bail after being detained for 10 days.
According to police, the suspects were aware of the bank's security procedures and had been informed that the money was being transported to the branch. However, they allegedly hijacked the vehicle and made off with the cash.
The suspects are accused of using a pikipiki to escape with the stolen funds.
The case is set to be heard on October 2, 2019.
