Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the staggering 53 billion shillings “ghost beneficiaries” scandal that has rocked the nation. The suspects—among them human resource managers and employees of private security firms—are accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud that siphoned government funds intended for genuine recipients.
According to investigators, the scheme relied on falsified records and non-existent beneficiaries, enabling the diversion of billions over several years without detection. The illicit network reportedly drained public coffers while those responsible operated in plain sight.
The suspects are being held in Anti-Corruption Court cells ahead of their formal charges later today. Authorities say these arrests are a major breakthrough in unraveling the wider conspiracy and believe more individuals may be implicated as the investigation deepens.
The scandal has ignited public outrage, with calls for swift justice and tougher safeguards to protect public funds. Officials view this case as a critical test of the government’s resolve to combat corruption, and the trial is expected to be followed closely nationwide.
