Two EACC impostors arrested in Bungoma for attempted extortion

 

Two people Sharon Nanjala Anyango,26, and Tobias Ngala Wekesa,23 have been arrested in Bungoma for impersonating senior officials of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and attempting to extort money from public officials and citizens.

According to a statement by the EACC CEO Abdi Mahamud, the duo allegedly posed as EACC directors, falsely claiming they had the power to terminate ongoing corruption cases in exchange for payment.

The suspects were apprehended on Monday, 27th January, 2025, in a sting operation following a complaint by local government officials.

Wekesa, who falsely identified himself as the Director in charge of the EACC Kakamega office, is a third-year student at Kibabii University while Anyango, who posed as a senior EACC Director based in Nairobi, allegedly graduated from Kibabii University in 2024

“The duo had raided a National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) office, claiming they were conducting an official investigation into ongoing projects. During the raid, they demanded a bribe of Ksh. 150,000 from the complainants, promising to halt the investigation and "forgive" them.”read the report in parts.

The complainants, Madam Joyce Mumelo immediately reported the incident to the EACC, which swiftly launched an operation leading to the suspects' arrest.

Both suspects are currently in custody at the EACC's Western Regional Offices in Bungoma, where they are being interviewed and having their statements recorded as part of ongoing investigations.

Authorities have warned the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to corruption cases.

The complainants immediately reported the incident to the EACC, which swiftly launched an operation leading to the suspects' arrest.

Wekesa and Anyango are currently being held at the EACC Western Regional Offices in Bungoma, where they are assisting with investigations.

The EACC has reiterated its commitment to tackling corruption and warned against impersonators seeking to exploit the public. Further investigations into the suspects' activities are ongoing.