EACC detectives raid top county officer’s home
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives escort Kisii County chief officer of trade John Obwocha (centre) from his office on Tuesday January 31, 2017 after questioning over loss of Sh50m in a liquor licensing scam. Computers and some documents were taken. PHOTO | BENSON MOMANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Ethics and Ant-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives on Tuesday raided the office and home of Kisii County chief officer of trade John Obwocha over loss of Sh50 million through a parallel alcohol licensing scheme.
It is alleged that fake receipts were issued to unsuspecting alcohol dealers.
The detectives also raided the home of a senior licensing officer and an accountant. They two were questioned before their homes were searched.
Some documents including banking slips and other financial statements were taken.
A source from the ECC, who sought anonymity for he is not authorized to speak to the media, said that the officers’ Mpesa records would be inspected.
"It is a very detailed investigation into financial affairs. Nothing will be left unturned,” he said.
