- A businessman was robbed of Sh900,000 shortly after withdrawing Sh1.5 million from a KCB bank branch in Machakos.
- The money was split into two envelopes—one with Sh900,000 and another with Sh600,000.
- He parked his car at Sisu Hotel for a meeting, unaware he was being followed.
A routine business transaction turned into a nightmare for a businessman after he lost nearly a million shillings to suspected criminals who had been tracking his movements. The victim had just withdrawn Sh1.5 million from KCB Machakos on April 25, 2025, money he intended to use for business operations in Kitengela.
To manage the funds safely, he split the amount into two envelopes—one carrying Sh900,000 and the other Sh600,000.
Targeted After Leaving Bank Premises
After completing his withdrawal, the businessman drove to Sisu Hotel in Machakos Town to attend a scheduled meeting. He parked his Pajero and left the envelopes inside, not realizing that individuals who appeared to have prior knowledge of his cash withdrawal were closely following him.
When he returned later that evening, he found the vehicle had been broken into. One of the envelopes—containing Sh900,000—had vanished. The second envelope, surprisingly, was untouched.
CCTV and Bank Staff Under Scrutiny
Police officers from Kyumbi Police Station responded to the report and began investigations on-site. Security footage from the hotel is currently under review, with authorities hoping to identify the suspects captured in or around the premises.
Law enforcement has also turned attention to the bank staff who served the businessman, probing whether there may have been a leak of transaction details. Though the bank has yet to issue an official statement, sources indicated the matter is under internal review.
Previous Cases Point to Insider Involvement
Incidents like this are not new to detectives. Police say in past similar robberies, rogue staff in financial institutions have been known to tip off criminals. In other situations, clients themselves unknowingly share plans that expose them to attacks.
Police further warn that some thugs blend in at banks as normal customers, silently observing and identifying potential targets—especially those withdrawing large sums in cash.
