After our Report on the Wells Fargo- Quickmart Heist yesterday, One of the two Wells Fargo employees who allegedly stole 94 million shillings from Quickmart supermarket in Nairobi, Kenya on November 6, 2023 has been arrested.
The suspect, Anthony Nduiki Waigumo, was arrested in Makavo, Busia on the night of November 8, 2023. He is currently being held in police custody pending further investigation.
Anthony Nduko Waigumo, Who was Well Fargo’s Driver who together with his crew commander, Daniel Mungai, dissapeared into thin air with a heist of ksh.94M was been nabbed drinking makavo in Busia.
The other suspect, Daniel Mungai Mugetha, is still at large. The police have launched a manhunt for him and are offering a reward for information leading to his arrest.
Wells Fargo has confirmed that the two suspects were employees of the company. The company has also stated that it is cooperating with the police investigation.
The theft of the 94 million shillings is one of the largest cash-in-transit heists in Kenya’s history. The incident has raised concerns about security at Wells Fargo and other cash-in-transit companies in Kenya.
How the Theft Was Carried Out
According to the police, the two suspects stole the money while they were transporting it from the Wells Fargo vault in Industrial Area to Family Bank in the Central Business District.
The suspects are alleged to have driven away with the money without police escort, which is a violation of Wells Fargo’s procedures. They then abandoned the company’s vehicle in South C estate and disappeared.
The police are still investigating how the suspects were able to steal the money and evade capture for so long.
Impact of the Theft
The theft of the 94 million shillings has had a significant impact on Quickmart supermarket. The theft has had a negative impact on the reputation of Wells Fargo. The company is now seen as a security risk by some of its customers.
The theft is also a blow to the Kenyan economy. The 94 million shillings that was stolen could have been used to create jobs and invest in infrastructure.
The arrest of Anthony Nduiki Waigumo is a positive development in the case of the 94 million shilling theft. However, the police are still searching for Daniel Mungai Mugetha, the other suspect.
It is important to note that the two suspects are innocent until proven guilty. They are entitled to a fair trial and should not be judged prematurely.
The theft of the 94 million shillings is a serious crime. It is important that the police bring the perpetrators to justice and recover the stolen money.