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Lawyer linked to Sh1.5bn Equity Bank heist freed on bond

equity bank heist Lawyer Esther Bitutu Kadiki

Lawyer Esther Bitutu Kadiki (inset) in court on May 6, 2025.

Photo credit: Richard Munguti | Nation Media Group

By  Richard Munguti

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

A city lawyer sucked into the Sh1.5 billion Equity Bank heist has been released on a Sh30 million bond, pending completion of investigations before formal charging over the fraud.

While releasing Ms Esther Bitutu Kadiki after spending a night at Capitol Hill Police Station, Milimani chief magistrate Lucas Onyina said she is not a flight risk as claimed by prosecuting cousel Joyce Olajo and Irene Magolo. 

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