The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has cautioned the public against fraudsters pretending to be judicial officers.
In a statement on Tuesday, February 27, JSC said the conmen pose as leaders at the JSC with intention of stealing from the unsuspecting Kenyans.
The Commission noted that these people pose themselves off as representing or being affiliated with the JSC.
“They have been posing as employees or members of our leadership with the intent to defraud unsuspecting members of the public,” read the statement in part.
“The fraudsters through calls and text messages are asking for payment to secure jobs of the recently advertised positions.”
JSC explained that it is an equal opportunity employer and selects candidates based on merit through a fair, transparent and competitive process from the widest range of eligible candidates.
Besides, the Commission emphasized that it does not solicit for nor accept money from anyone seeking employment.
“Persons interested in vacant positions are also advised against any form of canvassing, as this will lead to automatic disqualification,” read another part of the statement.
JSC Communication Channels
The Commission also listed its official communication channels and encouraged Kenyans to follow and regularly visit its official platforms.
Any formal communication from JSC will be made through the Commission’s email [email protected], telephone number +254202739180 or published at the website www.jsc.go.ke.
For text messages JSC uses JSCKE. On X and Facebook Kenyans should follow @jsckenya and www.facebook.com/judicial Kenya respectively.
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Man Impersonates High Court Advocate
This comes a few days after detectives from the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on February 19 arrested a 61-year-ol man who impersonated Winny A. Ochwal, an advocate of the High Court.
In a statement, the DCI said Simon Githu Mbingu was arrested at Muindi Mbingu Street in Nairobi CBD and arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday, February 20.
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Githu was charged with impersonating an advocate contrary to section 33 as read with section 85 (1) of the advocates act.
DCI explained that Mbingu wrote a demand letter for an unsuspecting member of the public who had been defrauded Ksh.20,000.
According to the DCI, the suspect committed the offence between 23rd and 25th October 2023 at Muthoni Miruka and Ochola Advocates Commissioner for oaths located at the 8th floor of Kimathi House, Nairobi County.
Justice Ouko’s Case
On December 15, 2023, one Oduor Leakey Amolloh was presented at the Kiambu Law Courts on allegations of impersonating Supreme Court Judge Justice William Ouko.
In a statement, the Judiciary said Amolloh obtained money from unsuspecting members of the public by false pretense.
