A man has been charged with computer misuse and unauthorized access of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) security system.
Alex Kimaiyo Kiprono is accused of infringing security measures of KCB and accessed a joint bank account in the names of Samuel Kimuchu Gichuru and Bilha Wanjiku Gichuru.
It is alleged that after gaining access to the said account, Kiprono effected electronic money transfers from the said account knowing that such access was unauthorized.
Kiprono is said to have committed the offense on 10th January 2024 at an unknown place in Kenya, jointly with others not before court, with intent to defraud.
In addition, the accused is charged with computer fraud after obtaining an economic benefit of Sh 1,822,683.70 through unlawful access to the said account.
He denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Ben-Mark Ekhubi and was granted a cash bail of Sh 650,000.
The case will be mentioned on 28th January 2025 for pre-trial.
