Suspect arrested for impersonating EACC official, allegedly demanding Sh2M

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a suspect accused of impersonating one of its investigators and attempting to extort money from a member of the public in connection with an alleged corruption probe.

In a statement, the Commission said the suspect allegedly contacted a director of a company contracted by the Narok County Government and claimed that the firm was under investigation for corruption.

The suspect is said to have arranged a meeting at a hotel, where he allegedly demanded Sh2 million to “stop further action” against the company.

Following a complaint, EACC mounted an operation that led to his arrest on June 22, 2026, while he was allegedly receiving Sh200,000, which was part of the money demanded.

Investigations established that the suspect is not an employee or agent of the Commission. The suspect is currently being processed at the Integrity Centre pending completion of investigations.

EACC has cautioned Kenyans against dealing with individuals claiming to be its officers outside official channels, noting that all official summonses are issued in writing and require individuals to report to EACC offices.

The Commission further stated that it does not conduct investigative meetings in hotels or solicit money to influence or terminate investigations.

Kenyans have been urged to report any individuals misusing the EACC name for fraud or extortion.

This follows hours after EACC arrested two employees of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe in connection with a tax matter.

The suspects, both based at KRA's Upper Hill offices, were arrested following a complaint that they had demanded Sh3 million from a taxpayer in exchange for influencing the resolution of a Capital Gains Tax assessment amounting to Sh4.5 million.

Acting on the complaint, the Commission conducted an operation during which the suspects were allegedly caught receiving Sh900,000, being part of the payment of the bribe.

The money was recovered and the suspects arrested.

The two are currently being processed at the Integrity Centre pending the conclusion of investigations and appropriate action under the Anti-Bribery Act, 2016.

On June 11, EACC arrested an auditor attached to the North Rift Valley Development Water Agency over allegations of soliciting a Sh400,000 bribe from a contractor in exchange for a favourable audit report.

In a statement, the commission said the arrest followed a complaint alleging that the auditor had demanded money from a contractor to influence the outcome of an audit exercise.

According to EACC, investigators mounted an operation in Eldoret after receiving the report.