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Millionaire police officer says he’s broke during vetting exercise in Kakamega

Police Sergeant Japheth Ochoro being vetted. He was on the spot for double speak after saying he was living on loan contrary to what he had said on the declaration form that he worth Sh20m August 19th, 2016. (PHOTO: CHRISPEN SECHERE/ STANDARD)

A police officer who had previously declared he was worth Sh20 million was put on the spot yesterday for double speak after telling the vetting panel he was broke and lives entirely on loans.

Police Sergeant Japheth Ochoro stationed at the Webuye Weighbridge, said he opted to borrow money from commercial banks and micro-finance entities to avoid indulging in corruption.

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