The Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested Militonic Mwendwa Kitute, a politician who has been allegedly extorting money from jobless Kenyans while impersonating officials from the agency.
EACC said its officers arrested Mwendwa following preliminary investigations into numerous complaints from members of the public.
In a statement on Monday, April 22, the commission confirmed the arrest and the recovery of a gun suspected to be unlicensed, seven mobile phones and three laptops.
“The suspect was arrested in Kitui on Saturday, 20th April 2024 while attempting to flee from Nairobi after discovering that EACC officers were pursuing him,” read part of a statement.
“During the arrest, the Commission found him in possession of a Pistol (Glock 19 Gen4), 7 high end mobile phones and 3 laptops, all believed to be part of the tools that he uses to defraud his victims. Investigations to establish the status of the firearm are ongoing.”
The suspected fraudster contested for the Kitui East National Assembly seat in the 2022 General Election, which he nearly won having garnered about 200 votes less than the eventual winner.
He has also served as a Political Advisor and Personal Aide to a former Governor.
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Militonic Mwendwa Impersonating EACC and Other Officials
According to the commission, the suspect is reported to be a serial imposter with a conviction history of impersonating officials of EACC, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
“In addition, Kitute is believed to be part of a criminal syndicate issuing fake integrity clearance to job seekers, at a fee, through letters purportedly signed by senior EACC officials and Investigators,” the statement further read.
Also to note, in 2007, he was charged and convicted for similar offences and sentenced to pay a fine of Kes. 250,000.
He was processed at EACC Integrity Centre Police Station and later booked at Kilimani Police Station where he was detained until Monday, 22 April 2024, when he was presented before Court.
The Anti-Corruption Court issued an order directing him to report to EACC Headquarters once every week until completion of investigations.
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Public Urged to be on Alert
Noting the numerous incidents where individuals have lost huge sums of money, the Commission has called upon members of the public to remain vigilant and not fall prey to fraudulent schemes.
The Commission has called upon members of the public to remain vigilant and not fall prey to fraudulent schemes, noting numerous incidents where individuals have lost huge sums of money.
If you suspect an imposter, promptly report them to EACC through Toll-Free No. 1551 or the email address [email protected] for action.
Furthermore, the anti-graft body noted that the commission does not charge any fees for processing integrity clearance (Self Declaration Forms) for persons seeking employment or election.
This service is available only at EACC Headquarters, its regional offices across the country, or online on the Commission’s website (Adili Online).
Meanwhile, any person who may have been defrauded by the arrested suspect is encouraged to contact the Commission or visit its offices at the Integrity Centre or the nearest regional office.
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