Man Who Made Ksh1.6 Out of Air in His Home Escapes Police Dragnet

EACC Uncovers Shocking Ksh1.6 Billion Scam in Bomet County – Engineer on the Run

In a dramatic turn of events, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seized a staggering 121 official stamps from the home of a rogue road engineer in Bomet County. These stamps, believed to be at the centre of a Ksh1.6 billion fraud, were found in what investigators described as a mini “document factory” set up to forge contracts and requisitions for non-existent construction projects.

This covert operation, which reportedly involved County Executive Committee (CEC) members and chief officers, led to multiple arrests on Thursday, October 28. Authorities say that top county officials collaborated with the engineer to siphon vast sums of taxpayer money, exploiting fraudulent contracts and payments.

Engineer Flees as EACC Closes In

The engineer, Engineer Victor Kipkemoi Cheruiyot, who vanished as detectives raided his house, left behind volumes of documents, revealing a sprawling scheme of forgery. His house was packed with paperwork: ‘approved’ contracts, procurement documents, fake bids, and payment vouchers, all meticulously crafted to extract funds from Bomet County. Many of these documents were ready for signature, indicating that more payments could have been on the way.

Conflict of Interest and Unexplained Wealth

The runaway engineer is under investigation for conflict of interest, as he allegedly owns multiple companies, including a logistics firm and two construction companies, which have been awarded lucrative tenders by the Bomet County government. The EACC is scrutinising how these contracts were secured, suspecting they were won with fake documents created through this intricate scheme.

The alleged misuse of public office to award oneself government tenders is a criminal act and is classified as fraudulent acquisition of public property. According to Kenya’s Penal Code, forgery of official documents and possession of government stamps for illegal use are both punishable offences.

Crackdown on Fraudulent Public Office Acquisition

This seizure comes only weeks after the EACC arrested an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) manager who had secured a high-ranking position using fake academic certificates. The anti-corruption agency has intensified its crackdown on fraud in public offices, sending a clear message that such misconduct will not be tolerated.

The search for the elusive engineer continues as EACC vows to recover lost public funds and hold all those responsible accountable. This crackdown on corruption reveals the scope of abuse in public offices and signals a firm resolve to clean up such rampant fraud across Kenya.

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