BY SAM ALFAN.
A man has been charged with computer misuse and unauthorized access to Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) security system.
Alex Kimaiyo Kiprono was accused of infringing into the security measures of KCB and also accessing 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 transferring close to Sh2 million.
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 Sh1,822,683 through unlawful access to the said account.
He denied the charges when he appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Ben-Mark Ekhubi. The court directed him to deposit cash bail of Sh650,000, to secure his release.
The case will be mentioned on 28th January 2025 for pre-trial hearing.
