The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two suspects for allegedly demanding and receiving money from a person whose matter is under investigation by the Commission.
The suspects, Hellen Hashiali Masinde and Violet Ndakwa, both residents of Kakamega County, allegedly claimed to have ‘networks’ within the Commission through which they could influence the termination of the investigation.
The suspects demanded KES 100,000 and were arrested yesterday after receiving KES 30,000.
The two are believed to be part of a group of fraudsters operating in the Western Region who either impersonate EACC officers or falsely claim to have the ability to influence matters under investigation by the Commission.
The suspects were processed at the EACC Western Regional Office and subsequently booked at Bungoma Central Police Station, pending completion of investigations.
EACC cautions members of the public against imposters and persons claiming they can influence investigations in exchange for money, and urges them to promptly report such approaches to the Commission.
