Meru pastor charged with stealing Sh25,000 from faithful

A pastor has been charged in a Meru Court with stealing Sh25,000 from a church member.

Harrison Thuranira Ntongai of Christian Celebration Centre appeared before Resident Magistrate Nasimiyu on Tuesday and denied the charge.

Mr Thuranira is accused of stealing the money from Faith Kawira in Meru Town on January 13.

The accused is said to have visited the complainant's house, where he stole her ATM card and a piece of paper that had the PIN number.

Ms Kawira realised her ATM card was missing days later and when she reported the matter to the bank, it was discovered that Sh25,000 had been withdrawn from her account.

Mr Ntongai was arrested after a fellow pastor locked him up in his house and called the police.

The suspect was released on a bond of Sh50,000 or a surety of a similar amount or pay a cash bail of Sh25,000.

The case will be mentioned on February 12.

Source: Daily Nation: Kenya