Former Isiolo South MP, Hon. Abdi Tepo, and his wife, Halima Gura Roka, have been arrested following an altercation with Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives.
The incident took place on Thursday afternoon when detectives arrived at Tepo’s residence to conduct a search operation as part of an ongoing investigation into a multi-million shilling scandal involving the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).
Former MP Abdi Tepo during a past media presser
According to reports, the former MP opened fire on the EACC detectives, who were targeting his wife, a prime suspect in the NHIF graft case. The detectives successfully apprehended both individuals and seized two briefcases filled with US dollars, which are estimated to be worth millions.
Additionally, they recovered assorted chemicals believed to be used in the production of counterfeit currency. Tests conducted at the EACC Integrated Financial Forensic Lab confirmed the notes were fake.
Part of fake dollar currency seized from former MP
In the evening, the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at the EACC Police Station transferred the former MP, his wife, and the confiscated items, including the counterfeit notes, a Ceska pistol with an expired permit, and various chemicals, to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for further action.
This operation is part of a broader investigation targeting seven prime suspects in the NHIF scam. These include Halima Gura Roka, a former NHIF Quality Assurance Officer, the Eastleigh NHIF Branch Manager, and five directors of Beirut Pharmacy, which allegedly obtained KES 199 million from NHIF through fraudulent claims.
The Beirut Pharmacy case is among several under scrutiny as the EACC seeks to hold accountable those involved in corrupt practices and recover public funds misappropriated through these schemes. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and ensure justice is served.
