EACC: How Fake NIS Officer Used 'Connections' To Con Senior Politicians Millions

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) announced on Saturday, November 4 the arrest of a fraudster accused of posing as a National Intelligence Service (NIS) senior officer and luring graft suspects including high-ranking politicians with alleged 'connections'.

In a statement, the EACC revealed that the suspect also falsely claimed he was one of their officers, claiming that he was involved with anti-corruption cases involving high-ranking officials.

The fraudster would approach his victims and trick them into believing that he could make their cases disappear upon contacting his alleged connections with top security and law enforcement bosses, implying his key role in the investigations.

"This week, the Commission arrested a fraudster and imposter who has been posing as a powerful senior detective at NIS and EACC, with a purported ability to terminate all manner of corruption investigations against any person, at any stage or sway matters under investigation in favour of the individuals under probe. 

"The fraudster dupes his victims, mostly high-ranking officials, into believing that he has top-notch connections with heads of key security and law enforcement agencies in the country and that by a single phone call, he can"cause many things to happen."," stated the EACC in part.

The suspect was revealed to have contacted his victims during his alleged investigations, informing them of owning information that could land them into trouble.

To get them out of trouble, the imposter would then demand millions as payment in exchange for clearing their name.

"He has been contacting his victims pretending to be investigating “very sensitive matters” and has information that incriminates them. He then demands millions of money from the victims in order to “assist” them out of trouble.

"In negotiating for huge bribe amounts, he tells his victims that the amount needs to be sufficient to pay for his services and also facilitate his “talk with wakubwa.”," added EACC.

The imposter was arrested on Wednesday, November 1 at Turraco Bar, along Thika Road where he was tracked down by EACC detectives.

The fake NIS officer will be charged in court upon completion of the investigations.

Meanwhile, it was observed that similar incidents had been on the rise with Kenyans advised to be cautious of the same.

"Any person defrauded by this individual or any other is requested to report the matter to EACC. Toll Free Line- 551. Email:- [email protected]," urged EACC