The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a man for impersonating a senior Nairobi County official and attempting to extort money from an unsuspecting citizen.
The suspect, identified as William Otieno Okoth, allegedly posed as the Personal Assistant to Nairobi City County Secretary, Godfrey Akumali.
According to the EACC, Okoth demanded a Sh100,000 bribe from a complainant, claiming he could secure a job for the complainant’s wife as a cleaner in the county government.
Okoth pretended to have considerable influence within the county, promising to provide an employment letter once the bribe was paid.
“The suspect misled the complainant into believing that as the ‘PA to the CS,’ he had substantial control over county affairs and could easily issue an employment letter after receiving a Sh100,000 ‘tea’ payment,” EACC said in a statement.
The complainant, growing suspicious of the demands, reported the matter to the EACC.
In response, the agency set up a sting operation that led to Okoth’s arrest outside Trattoria Restaurant in Nairobi’s Central Business District as he received the bribe.
After his arrest, Okoth was taken to the EACC’s Integrity Centre Police Station for processing before being transferred to Kilimani Police Station, where he is being held for further questioning.
The EACC reaffirmed its dedication to fighting corruption and urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or fraudulent activities.
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