A man has been charged with computer fraud that led to financial loss of over Sh 44 million to Kingdom Bank through unauthorised access to their computer system.
Albert Komen Kipkechem alias Johnathan Kiptum Barmasai is accused of fraudulently occasioning unlawful financial loss of Sh 44,160,649 to Kingdom Bank through unauthorised access to their computer system.
Kipkechem is also accused of computer access with intent to commit further offences.
According to the charge sheet, he nfringed security measures of Craft Silicon and gained access without authority with intention to commit further offences.
The accused person is alleged to have committed the offenses on 30th March 2025 in Kenya.
He denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Theresa Nyangena.
Kipkechem also has another similar matter currently on going.
The prosecution opposed his release on bail on grounds that he is a flight risk and may abscond court if released.
The court will deliver the bail/bond ruling on 17th March 2026
