EACC Uncovers Syndicate of Fake Anti-Corruption Officers
One of the suspects has been previously arrested on a similar offence...
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismantled a syndicate of fake anti-corruption officers in South Nyanza region, arresting seven individuals involved in an extortion scheme. The operation, following weeks of intelligence gathering, uncovered forged EACC materials, highlighting a worrying trend of impersonation of government officials in Kenya.
- Seven individuals were arrested for posing as EACC officers to extort money.
- The EACC recovered forged materials including job cards, letterheads, and rubber stamps.
- One suspect was previously convicted for impersonation, and similar cases of government official impersonation have been reported in Kenya, including a student from Kibabii University and a police officer in Kitui County.
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