The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a man accused of impersonating an investigator and attempting to extort money from a contractor linked to the Narok County Government.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Commission said the suspect, identified as Felix Manyaga Mogaka, allegedly posed as an EACC official and falsely claimed that a company director was under investigation for corruption.
He reportedly used the claim to pressure the director into paying a bribe in exchange for halting the supposed probe.
According to the EACC, Mogaka initiated contact with the complainant and later arranged a meeting at a hotel, where he demanded KES 2 million to “stop further action.”
The director, however, reported the matter to the Commission, triggering a targeted operation.
“Following the complaint, EACC mounted an operation that led to the arrest of the suspect on June 22, 2026, while receiving KES 200,000, part of the alleged bribe,” the statement read.
Preliminary investigations have since confirmed that Mogaka is not an employee of the Commission, raising concerns over the misuse of the agency’s name to defraud members of the public.
The suspect is currently being held at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi, where he is undergoing processing pending the completion of investigations and possible prosecution.
The EACC has used the incident to caution the public against falling victim to similar schemes. The Commission emphasized that all official summons are issued formally in writing and require individuals to appear at designated EACC offices.
“The Commission does not conduct meetings in hotels or solicit payments to influence investigations,” it stated, urging vigilance among citizens and institutions.
Members of the public have also been encouraged to promptly report any individuals claiming to represent the EACC in unofficial settings or demanding payments in exchange for favours.
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by anti-corruption authorities to clamp down not only on graft but also on fraudsters exploiting public institutions for personal gain.