The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured High Court orders to safeguard $460,000 (Ksh.62,100,000) confiscated in the ongoing probe involving former Cabinet Secretary and Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani.
The sum, consisting of 4,600 USD 100 bills, was seized from his nephew Ibrae Doko Yatani.
Justice Esther Maina issued the freezing orders on Friday, May 3, valid for 6 months. The respondent must be served within seven days from today, and no costs are to be incurred.
EACC informed the court that possession of the funds arouses suspicion of potential corruption proceeds or unexplained wealth.
The commission asserted that Yatani may be involved in money laundering, necessitating a source investigation.
According to EACC’s submission through advocate Jackie Kibogy, Ibrae Doko Yatani, via his firm Al Habib Enterprises, allegedly received Ksh.71,790,897 irregularly from the Marsabit County Government during the relevant period.
EACC expressed concern that without a court-authorized custody order, Ibrae Doko Yatani might demand unconditional release and dispose of or transfer the funds, hindering potential forfeiture proceedings to the detriment of the public.
Furthermore, the funds may serve as evidence in case criminal charges are filed.
Ukur Yatani, alongside Marsabit Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali, senior county officials, and immediate family members, faces investigation for suspected embezzlement of public funds, abuse of authority, procurement irregularities, conflicts of interest, and unexplained wealth.
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