Second Suspect In Dubai Sh140 Million Heist Arrested In Githurai
The second suspect in the Dubai heist that took place eight months ago was arrested in Githurai estate in Nairobi.
George Gitau Maina was accused of stealing cash in transit in Dubai along side two other suspects. The three Kenyans were accused of stealing Sh. 140 million in Dubai.
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The suspect will be arraigned in court today but police did not disclose whether they recovered the money. Gitau has been charged with stealing contrary to section 278 of the penal code.
#ARRESTED|Mr. George Gitau Maina, the second suspect in the #Dubai Cash in Transit Theft; where millions of shillings was stolen by 3Kenyans, was arrested yesterday afternoon & will be arraigned in court today. The first suspect; Rebecca Musau had already been arrested & charged. pic.twitter.com/uD5rIbpn63
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) November 7, 2018
Police in Kenya are working with their counterparts in Dubai who traced the suspects back to Kenya after the heist. the first suspect Rebecca Musau Mueni was already arrested and charged.
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