The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has apprehended two suspects accused of attempting to extort Sh2 million from the Director General of a State Corporation.
According to the EACC, the suspects allegedly promised to facilitate the withdrawal of a court petition accusing the director general of embezzling public funds.
Their arrest is part of a broader crackdown on individuals extorting money from government officials and private citizens by claiming possession of damaging information.
EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed that after receiving the complaint, the Commission launched an operation on Friday, culminating in the arrest of the suspects at a Nairobi restaurant.
They were caught allegedly receiving Sh1.7 million, part of the demanded Sh2 million.
“The two are believed to be part of a growing trend of individuals filing court petitions against government officials under the guise of promoting good governance, only to demand bribes to withdraw the cases,” Ngumbi said.
The suspects were processed at the EACC Integrity Centre Police Station and later transferred to Kilimani Police Station.
They were released on police bail pending further investigations.
This incident follows another case weeks earlier when EACC arrested two Kenya Forest Service officers in Garissa for running a fraudulent scheme exploiting casual workers.
The officers allegedly overpaid casual employees and demanded the excess amounts be returned to them.
During the operation, Sh73,000 believed to be part of the day’s illicit collections was recovered. It was alleged that the funds were shared among the officers and their superiors.
The EACC reiterated its commitment to combating corruption and urged the public to report similar schemes to ensure accountability and integrity within public service.
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