The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arraigned Dorothy Jepkoech Kiptoo, an employee of the Office of the Auditor General, for allegedly using a forged academic certificate to fraudulently secure public employment.

Investigations revealed that the suspect forged a KCSE certificate and purported it to be a genuine document issued by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), which she used to secure employment at the institution.

The Commission forwarded the file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), who, upon review, approved charges against the suspect.

These include fraudulent acquisition of public property amounting to KSh 8,698,662.91, unlawfully paid to her by the Office of the Auditor General; forgery; and uttering a false document.

The suspect was booked at the Integrity Centre Police Station before being arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court.

She pleaded not guilty to the charges and was subsequently released on a cash bail of KSh. 100,000, with an alternative bond of KSh. 500,000.

“EACC reaffirms its commitment to combating fraud and safeguarding integrity within the public service sector,” EACC said in a statement.