The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has conducted a search operation at the residence and offices of the Chairperson of the Board of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea.
EACC said the operation is part of ongoing investigations into allegations of bribery, extortion of local and foreign investors, and acquisition of unexplained wealth.
The search follows court orders secured by the agency after preliminary findings indicated that on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Kabeabea allegedly demanded a Ksh 5 million bribe from a Chinese investor trading as Hongda Automotive Limited.
“He (Kabeabea) is accused of threatening to arrest investors for alleged involvement in counterfeit trade unless a bribe was paid,” EACC said in a statement on Friday, November 14, 2025.
According to the complaint, the suspect, a former Tigania East Member of Parliament reportedly reduced the bribe demand from Ksh 5 million to Ksh 150,000, which was later sent to a mobile number believed to belong to his personal driver.
“The Commission has since established that this was not an isolated incident, as similar allegations against the suspect have emerged during the course of the investigation,” EACC said.
The suspect was later arrested and taken to Integrity Centre Police Station at the EACC headquarters in Nairobi for further questioning and statement recording.
EACC further said it remains committed to combating corruption, safeguarding public interests, and improving access to quality services for all citizens.
