Man accused of conning MPs arrested in Tanzania

Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti says police have arrested a man accused of extorting money from MPs. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP 

In Summary

• Mr Chacha is accused of soliciting money from MPs by pretending to be Woman Representative Sabina Chege.
• He was arrested in Tanzania as he tried to flee to DRC, police say.

By NATION REPORTER
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Police have arrested a wanted man accused of cyberbullying and trying to extort money from

members of Parliament.

Mr Wazir Boniface Chacha is accused of soliciting money from MPs disguised as Murang’a Woman Representative Sabina Chege.

Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti on Sunday said Mr Chacha was arrested in Tarime, Tanzania, as he planned to flee to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mr Kinoti said Tanzanian police helped coordinate the operation and are escorting the Kenyan officers and the suspect to the Isebania border.

Last week, police appealed for help in arresting Mr Chacha and offered a Sh20,000 reward.