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EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed to the Star that the activist is not wanted by the commission.
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He added that there is no probe involving her that is being conducted by the EACC
A letter going viral on social media claiming that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned social media influencer Hanifa Farsafi is FAKE.
EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed to the Star that the activist is not wanted by the commission.
He added that there is no probe involving her that is being conducted by the EACC.
"This letter is fake and not from EACC. The Commission does not have any investigation relating to Hanifa Farsafi or her institution," Ngumbi said.
The EACC spokesperson said the letter could have been authored by individuals who have been defrauding Kenyans by disguising EACC officers.
"The letter is written as part of actions of an increasing number of criminals that have been defrauding Kenyans purporting to be carrying out investigations against them or peddling false narratives calculated to achieve ulterior motives or erode public confidence in the fight against corruption," Ngumbi added.
The Fake letter claimed the commission had summoned Farsafi in regard to money raised through M-Changa and had requested her to bring any relevant documents and information connected to the fundraising.
The letter indicated that the social media influencer was to present herself at the Integrity Centre by 9 am on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Commenting on the letter, Farsafi took to her X account and stated "What is this?" even as she accompanied the message with a laughing emoji.
EACC has since launched investigations with a view to taking appropriate action against the culpable persons who wrote the fake letter.
"By dint of this action, the authors have committed offences under various laws, including impersonating an EACC Investigator (Commission Secretary/CEO), a criminal offence under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003," Eric said.