Posted 3/28/2024, 3:55:18 PM
Former Kenyan Minister Echesa Arrested Over Alleged Extortion Scheme Targeting Governor
- Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa arrested for alleged role in extortion ring targeting Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa
- Echesa arrested and taken to Muthaiga Police Station, currently battling Sh39 million fake arms deal case
- Arrest comes after man charged with extorting Sh240 million from Governor Barasa
- Echesa accused of conspiring with others to extort money from the governor
- Echesa previously acquitted in fake arms deal case but decision later overturned, ordered to appear for defense hearing