business

Court freezes accounts, crypto assets over Sh1.5bn Equity Bank heist

Court freezes accounts, crypto assets over Sh1.5bn Equity Bank heist

Investigators revealed that several companies involved were allegedly incorporated specifically...

The High Court has ordered the freezing of up to Sh303.2 million across multiple bank accounts and cryptocurrency holdings tied to individuals and companies accused of milking Sh1.5 billion from Equity Bank.

The High Court has allowed Equity Bank to freeze the accounts of four individuals and five companies accused of receiving part of Sh1.5 billion allegedly diverted from the lender through fraudulent salary-disguised transactions two years ago.

The court capped the frozen bank accounts at a combined Sh303.2 million, against the Sh1.5 billion allegedly stolen using a former manager through diversion of funds from Equity Bank’s salary-processing ledger.

Detectives are actively investigating multiple claims relating to how the businessman died.

Pesapal executive quizzed after two Chinese nationals lodge complaint over Sh24 million loss.

Ruth Muthoni Kamau, one of those suspected of stealing cash from Equity Bank i 2024, faces fresh accusations involving a microfinance institution.

She says legal battles surrounding her businesses, property and relationships are part of an attempt to force her to pay money she does not owe.

The stolen phones undergo minor repairs and are reset along Jogoo Road, ARA says.

Health CS Duale has presented strict new public health regulations to Parliament.

The petition questions the source of money distributed at public empowerment events

Ngilu’s involvement could challenge Kalonzo’s influence.

  • court
  • equity
  • bank
  • heist
  • account
  • asset
  • investigator
  • company

Summaries and tags are generated automatically. Stay informed with VidiaNews.

Related news

GoldBod among 20 companies in SEC’s expanded virtual asset sandbox
business

GoldBod among 20 companies in SEC’s expanded virtual asset sandbox

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has increased the number of companies admitted into its virtual asset regulatory sandbox from 11 to 20 as it gathers information to guide the regulation of digital asset services in Ghana. GoldBod among companies in regulatory sandbox Some of the companies admitted into the expanded sandbox include Africoin Ghana, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), The Blue Penguin Company, HSB Global Fintech and BSystems.

Read →
Sam George says over 3.1 million Ghanaians using virtual assets to come under regulation
business

Sam George says over 3.1 million Ghanaians using virtual assets to come under regulation

Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that more than 3.1 million Ghanaians are using virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies. In his keynote address, Minister for Communications and Digital Technology Samuel Nartey George defended the need to regulate the sector, noting that more than 3.1 million Ghanaians are using virtual assets.

Read →