EACC raises alarm over increase in number of imposters

According to observation by EACC, the imposters have invented different strategies used in different Counties.

For instance, in the western part of the country including Kakamega, Bungoma, and Busia counties, the fake detectives have established fake offices offering services.

“In Busia, an entity by the name Anti-Corruption Investigations Agency has allegedly been receiving money from the public to address corruption-related conflicts and even puts a caveat on land,” added Ngumbi.

The fake detectives also issue fake integrity clearance for candidates seeking employment at a fee.

Another method used is the fraudsters carry out investigations, arrests, and search operations on their targets then demand huge bribes promising to skew the investigations in their favor.

The commission also discovered that some invade people’s business premises claiming that they are inspecting compliance with various licensing requirements or counterfeit goods.

Ngumbi said that the imposters have mainly been targeting different categories of public servants and private business operators, with many having lost millions of shillings.

The commission discovered that for school principals, the imposters focus on allegations of illegal fee charges, procurement, and financial management issues. 

While targeting county officials working in revenue collection and the National Government Administration officers, the fraudsters focus on alleged corruption cases.  

Members of the public who encounter such suspicious persons are advised to notify EACC and avoid succumbing to the fraudulent traps.