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KRA Official David Omogo Faces Bribery Charges in Milimani Court

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David Omondi Omogo, an employee at the Domestic Taxes Department of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), appeared in the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court today facing four charges of bribery under Section 6(1)(a) read with Section 18 of the Anti-Bribery Act No. 47 of 2016.

Omogo is accused of soliciting a Ksh. 5 million bribe from Pascal Ovinda to influence a reduction in tax arrears owed by Infinity Benefits Limited, which amounts to Ksh. 25,213,378.

KRA Official David Omogo Faces Bribery Charges in Milimani Court
KRA Official David Omogo Faces Bribery Charges in Milimani Court

During the proceedings before Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki, Omogo entered a plea of not guilty. He was granted bail on a cash amount of Ksh. 3 million or a bond of Ksh. 6 million with one surety of the same amount.

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The court has also ordered Omogo to surrender his passports and avoid any contact with witnesses in the case.

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KRA Official David Omogo Faces Bribery Charges in Milimani Court
KRA Official David Omogo Faces Bribery Charges in Milimani Court

The next mention of the case is scheduled for August 8, 2024.