A police officer in Mombasa on Tuesday November 7, rejected a Ksh1.7 Million Bribe from three individuals.
Instead, the police officer reported the three men who were arrested by Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) at the Port of Mombasa.
According to EACC, the three men wanted the officer to influence a deal at the Port.Â
“Following investigations into a complaint received from a Police Officer in Mombasa, EACC has today arrested three members of the public namely Philip Muigai Nduati, Boniface Aggrey Ouma and Isaac Wanaloba Kenyari who attempted to bribe a Police Officer to influence investigations that she was carrying out relating to fraudulent deals at the Mombasa port, ” the statement read in part.
” The Police Officer declined the Ksh1.7 Million officer and reported the matter to EACC, ” it added.
They will arraigned on November 8 where they are expected to be charged with corruption.Â
“The three were processed at EACC Mombasa Offices and booked at Mombasa Central Police Station where they will spend the night pending arraignment tomorrow. They will be charged before the Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday at 9:00am.
The Commission applauds the Police Officer who declined the bribe offer and instead reported the matter to EACC. This is what is expected of all public officials when they face such ethical dilemmas, ” EACC said.
