EACC denies arrest of Gachagua lawyer over alleged Sh24.5 million bribe
The anti-graft agency said no such operation was conducted on Monday, dismissing social media reports claiming that a High Court advocate and other prominent individuals had been arrested.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has refuted claims that a lawyer representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was arrested on August 17, 2024, over an alleged Sh24.5 million bribery scheme targeting the Supreme Court. The commission stated that no such operation took place, dismissing social media reports that purported to show EACC officers arresting Gachagua's lawyer and searching documents in his possession.
The EACC clarified that the circulating videos and posts were false and misleading. The agency urged the public to rely on its official communication channels for information about its investigations and operations. The claims of an alleged bribery operation and arrest come amid heightened political and legal interest in a constitutional petition seeking clarity on whether impeached public officials can later contest elective office.
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