STUDENT IN SH45 MILLION ‘THEFT’ CASE CHARGED.

BY REPORTER.

A student accused of attempting to steal over Sh 45 Million has been charged before a Nairobi Court.

Kenya Youth Empowerment Project students Stephen Kagiri Kariuki appeared before Magistrate Kenneth Cheruiyot and denied three counts of attempting to steal, stealing and handling stolen properties.

He is accused that on diverse dates between November 3, 2014 and November 17, 2017 at Equity Bank Headquarters Nairobi, jointly with others not before the court, conspired to steal Sh 45,166,720 the property of the said Bank.

Mr Kagiri is also accused of stealing Sh 3,162,899 on diverse dates between April 29, 2016 and November 17, 2017 at Equity Bank Githurai Branch Nairobi.

Kagiri at the same time denied the last count of handling stolen money on April 29, 2016 and November 17, 2017 at Equity Bank Githurai Branch Nairobi.

He pleaded not guilty and was released on Sh 150,000 cash bail.