Kennesaw woman Muthini Nzuki charged with stealing $773K from UConn vendor system

Oct 21, 2017 - 12:42
Oct 23, 2017 - 12:46
 0  0
Kennesaw woman Muthini Nzuki charged with stealing $773K from UConn vendor system
Muthini Nzuki

A Georgia woman has been arraigned on charges she stole more than $773,000 from the University of Connecticut by hacking into its vendor-payment system.

Police say 38-year-old Muthini Nzuki, of Kennesaw, diverted 32 payments meant for computer vendor Dell into her personal accounts last spring.

Nzuki was arrested in August. She was extradited to Connecticut, and she appeared in court Friday on larceny and computer crime charges.

Her attoey, John O'Brien, says Nzuki was duped into participating in the scheme.

She is being on $500,000 bond and is due back in court on Dec. 1.

A UConn spokeswoman says the school's billing vendor and Dell will work to recover the lost funds.

Police say the billing system has no way to verify changes made to a vendor's profile.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0
Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.