Moi University student charged over Ksh.499,800 bank fraud

Purity Moraa Mokaya, who appeared unrepresented before Principal Magistrate Kimani Mukabi, is facing charges of unauthorized access to a computer system Section 14(1), access with intent to commit a further offence and acquisition of proceeds of crime — Section 15(1).

The court heard that on July 30, 2026, jointly with others not before court, she allegedly accessed the bank account of Mark Juma Odhiambo without authorization and debited Kshs. 499,800 to an I&M Bank account held by her.

She is further accused of acquiring the Kshs. 499,800 as proceeds of crime fraudulently from an Absa Bank account belonging to the complainant.

She pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The prosecution told the court that the accused is also facing similar computer misuse charges in other courts, which are yet to be heard and determined.

The prosecution has lined up five witnesses, including the complainant and the investigating officer, PC Edwin Mukholi of the DCI Eldoret.

Mokaya asked for reasonable bond or cash bail, promising to attend all court sessions.

The magistrate declined cash bail and granted her Kshs. 500,000 bond with one surety.

The case will come up for mention on November 23, 2026, before Court 3.