Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an investigation into the conduct of a Chief Magistrate.
In a statement delivered by the anti-graft body’s chairperson, Abdi Mohamud, the EACC confirmed that it had launched investigations following numerous complaints alleging that the magistrate demands and receives bribes from accused persons in criminal cases before her.
“EACC wishes to confirm that it is conducting investigations against the Chief Magistrate (working station name withheld) following numerous complaints alleging that she demands and receives bribes from accused persons in criminal matters before her,” read part of the statement by Mohamud.
The investigation follows a case in which the commission received information that the magistrate had allegedly received money through a clerk in her court, suspected to have been solicited from accused persons.
“It is alleged that on diverse dates, the Chief Magistrate received various amounts of money through a clerk in her court, suspected to have been solicited from accused persons.”
The EACC therefore obtained search warrants and conducted searches at the residences of both the magistrate and the clerk
EACC detectives recovered a total of Ksh2.07 million in cash, suspected to be proceeds of corruption.
“Today, Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Commission, upon obtaining search warrants, conducted searches at the residences of the Chief Magistrate and the Clerk to obtain relevant documents and information to support the investigations,” the EACC stated.
“A total of Ksh2,070,000 in cash, suspected to be proceeds of corruption, was recovered inside a laptop bag at the residence of the Chief Magistrate, along with various documents relevant to the investigations.”
The duo has been taken to EACC headquarters for grilling and statement recording.
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