The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recently arrested four officials from the National Treasury’s Pensions Department following investigations into a bribery scheme that allegedly fleeced Kenyans of over Ksh10.5 million.
In a statement on July 17, EACC noted that the suspects, Wilkens Muhando Mugatsia, Henry Odhaimbo Otira, Catherine Muthoni Murage and Byrson Mark were arrested after a two-month long undercover operation.
The commission also disclosed that the suspects had formed a syndicate to exploit desperate pensioners and members of the public seeking services at the department.
EACC nabs government officials over bribery collection. Photo: Courtesy.
Reports by the EACC indicate that the bribes were reportedly solicited to hasten service delivery.
EACC moreover revealed that over Ksh10.5 million had passed through the paybill account linked to the scam, which was reportedly registered under the intern’s mother’s name in an effort to conceal the scheme.
The four were processed at the Integrity Centre Police Station before being escorted to Kilimani Police Station, where they are being held as investigations continue.
