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Sh61m deposits, zero withdrawal for 6 years: The curious case of Mandera County employee

Abdi Mohamed Ali [Photo: Courtesy]

A Mandera County government employee deposited Sh51 million, suspected to be proceeds of crime, in his bank accounts.

This is according to an analysis filed in court by Asset Recovery Agency (ARA), which is seeking orders to compel the staff to forfeit the money to the State. The Anti-corruption Court in Nairobi found that Abdi Mohamed Ali had at least Sh61 million in his accounts and could only account for Sh10 million, which is his salary.

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