Sh96 million cyber heist: ‘fugitive’ nabbed in Kericho after bail, three court no-shows
A man accused of using remote-access technology to execute multimillion-shilling fraud against financial institutions has been remanded in custody after he was arrested in Kericho, months after he allegedly stopped attending court. Albert Komen Kipkechem, also known as Jonathan Kiptum Barmasai, was brought before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena on a warrant of arrest [...]…
Albert Komen Kipkechem, also known as Jonathan Kiptum Barmasai, has been remanded in custody after being arrested in Kericho for a cyber heist that resulted in Sh96 million in losses. Kipkechem allegedly used remote-access technology to execute the fraud against financial institutions. He had been released on cash bail in two separate criminal cases but allegedly stopped attending court on three occasions.
The prosecution opposed his release, stating that the bond posted by his sureties had been forfeited to the State. His lawyer sought to restore the earlier bond terms, arguing that Kipkechem had been unwell, but the magistrate declined the request. Kipkechem faces charges of unauthorized access to computer systems belonging to a local bank and Eclectic International, with alleged losses of Sh44 million and Sh52 million.
He is expected to appear in court on November 5, 2026, to explain his repeated failure to attend court as required.
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