Monday, May 6, 2024 - The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained an order from the High Court preserving $460,000 (Sh 62,100,000) the anti-graft body seized in the ongoing investigation into former Cabinet Secretary and Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani.
The amount, which is in 4,600 pieces of USD 100
denominations, was seized from his nephew Ibrae Doko Yatani.
The freezing orders were issued by Justice Esther Maina on
Friday and will be in force for six months.
“I am satisfied that there are reasonable grounds laid for the preservation of the funds. An order be and is hereby issued allowing the applicant to continue to detain 4,600 pieces of US Dollars 100 denomination seized from the Respondent's residence on 24th April 2024.
"The order shall be
for a period of six months as provided in Section 56(3) of the Anti-Corruption
and Economic Crimes Act (ACECA),” the court ruled.
“The order shall be served upon the Respondent within 7 days
of today's date. That there be no order as to costs. It is so ordered.”
EACC told the High Court that possession of the amount
raises reasonable suspicion that the money may constitute proceeds of
corruption or unexplained wealth.
The commission submitted that Yatani might be engaged in
money laundering, hence the need to investigate the source.
Ukur Yatani together with Marsabit Governor Mohamud Mohamed
Ali, top county officials, and close family members are under investigation for
alleged theft of public funds, abuse of office, procurement irregularities,
conflict of interest, and unexplained wealth.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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