Woman Denies Bank Impersonation and Theft Charges at Milimani Court
A woman facing accusations of impersonation and bank-related theft amounting to nearly Ksh 900,000 has denied the charges at the Milimani Law Courts.
Regina Wairimu Wanjiru appeared before the court to answer to two counts stemming from an alleged incident at UBA Kenya Bank’s Westlands branch.
Prosecutors allege that on January 13, 2026, Wanjiru falsely identified herself as Sarah Wangari Maina while engaging in a transaction at the bank, using misleading identification details to misrepresent her true identity.
In an additional charge, the prosecution claims that Wanjiru, acting together with other individuals who have not been charged, unlawfully withdrew Ksh 896,620 from an account held in the name of Sarah Wangari Maina, funds said to belong to UBA Kenya Bank Limited.
The accused pleaded not guilty to both counts when the charges were formally presented in court.
The court granted Wanjiru bond set at Ksh 500,000, with alternative conditions, which she satisfied to secure her release.
The case will return to court for a pretrial session on January 29, 2026, at which point the court is expected to issue directions on how the trial will proceed.
