In Summary:
1) A man posing as an EACC official has been arrested for extorting millions from Kenyans.
2) The suspect allegedly conned victims by promising to resolve their corruption cases.
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday arrested a man who had been posing as a high-ranking official of the commission to con Kenyans out of millions of shillings.
The suspect, who impersonated the Assistant Director of Intelligence Operations, allegedly swindled victims by claiming he could resolve their corruption-related cases.
EACC officials revealed that the man had targeted a range of individuals, including senior government officials, pretending to investigate them for corruption and promising to “sort out” the cases in exchange for hefty bribes. Although the exact amount extorted was not disclosed, the EACC confirmed it was in the millions.
The suspect was arrested at his hideout in South C and taken to EACC Integrity Centre Police Station. He was later detained at Kilimani Police Station, where further investigations are ongoing.
Two fake identification cards were recovered from him—one branded with the EACC logo and another under the fake organization “Kenya Network Against Corruption.”
This arrest highlights the growing issue of impostors posing as EACC officials. In 2024 alone, over 350 cases of fake detectives have been reported, with fraudsters operating in counties like Kakamega, Bungoma, and Busia.
These impostors set up fake EACC offices and charged citizens for services that the real EACC offers free of charge.
The EACC has urged Kenyans to be cautious of fraudulent agencies and impostors demanding bribes for investigations, fake clearance certificates, and even business inspections.
They are also warning the public to stay alert against such scams and report suspicious activities to the authorities.