The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has flagged as fake a report going viral on social media that the commission is investigating the embezzlement of funds at the Meru County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board.
The fake letter was addressed to the Meru County Headquarters inviting a member to an interview and a statement recording over an alleged misappropriation of funds.
EACC asked Kenyans to be cautious and to treat the information as fake.
"The letter below is fake and not from EACC. Kenyans are cautioned against succumbing to extortion bids by fraudsters impersonating EACC investigators who are increasingly seeking bribes from public officials purporting to be carrying out investigations against them," the statement read.
The Commission said that the imposters solicit bribes and promise that they are in a position to skew the purported investigations in favour of the victims.
"Surprisingly, many individuals, including senior state officials, have fallen prey to this extortion raising disturbing questions on the readiness with which most Kenyans are willing to pay bribes for desired outcomes in various situations."
EACC asked Kenyans to report all suspected cases to EACC through Toll-Free No. 1551 or email address [email protected].
