EACC Officers Caught Traffic Policeman Red-handed With M-Pesa Till Number He Uses To Collect Bribes

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a traffic police officer in Nairobi for taking bribes using a digital payment method to avoid detection.

The officer was using an M-Pesa till number to receive illegal payments from motorists instead of collecting cash by hand.

EACC officers, acting on a tip-off, launched an undercover operation. One officer posed as a driver who had violated traffic rules.

When the suspect demanded a bribe, he provided an M-Pesa till number instead of asking for cash. The EACC team then arrested him immediately after the transaction was completed.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the officer was not working alone. Several other traffic officers were using the same till number to collect bribes.

This method allowed them to avoid direct contact with money, making it difficult for the authorities to track their corruption. EACC has confirmed that all the money in the till number will be frozen as part of the investigation.

The officer has already been taken to a police station for questioning. Reports suggest that he has revealed the names of his colleagues involved in the bribery scheme.

The Commission is now working to identify and arrest other officers linked to the illegal transactions. The goal is to dismantle the network and stop corruption in traffic enforcement.

Instead of taking cash directly, they ask for payments through M-Pesa till numbers or personal accounts. This makes it harder for authorities to trace the money and prove corruption.

However, EACC is now using advanced tracking methods to uncover these illegal transactions. They are urging members of the public to report any officer who asks for bribes, whether in cash or through mobile money.

EACC has been working hard to fight corruption in Kenya, especially among police officers. Traffic police are often accused of demanding bribes from motorists to avoid fines or legal action.

This case is a warning to others who engage in such practices that they will be caught. Motorists are encouraged to follow traffic rules and report any officer who asks for a bribe. EACC has promised to continue investigating and taking action against corrupt officers to ensure justice is served.

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