Equity Bank Teller Charged With Stealing KSh 1.2 Million
An Equity Bank teller based at the Kahawa branch has been arraigned in court over allegations of stealing more than KSh 1.2 million from a customer’s account and the bank.
The accused, Gilbert Kiptoo Lelon, is alleged to have stolen KSh 800,000 from a customer’s account on August 11, 2024, before taking an additional KSh 454,000 directly from the bank the following day.
He appeared before the court on Friday, where he denied the charges. The prosecution opposed his release, and the court ordered that he remain in custody until August 19, 2025, when a pre-bail report will be presented.
If found guilty, the teller could face serious legal consequences, adding to growing public concern over financial integrity within banking institutions.
This case has drawn attention as Equity Bank is one of Kenya’s largest financial institutions, serving millions of customers nationwide.
