NHIF: EACC arrests former MP Abdi Tepo, wife over Ksh199M fake claims

The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have arrested former Isiolo South Member of Parliament Abdi Tepo and his wife for defrauding the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Ksh199 million through fraudulent claims.

According to the commission, the monies were channelled through Beirut Pharmacy and Medical Centre between 2021 and 2023.

The wife of the former legislator who is the main suspect had attempted to resist arrest by firing at the detectives but was subdued.

Also arrested in the fraud include Top officials of Beirut Pharmacy, NHIF Eastleigh Branch Manager and the NHIF Quality Assurance Officer.

During a search operation by the detectives, two suitcases full of fake US recovered estimated to be in millions together with assorted chemicals (powder & liquid form) were recovered and a Ceska Pistol whose license had expired.

The fake dollars and items have been handed over to the OCS EACC police station for purposes of progressing a criminal matter against the couple.

“The search yielded several other useful information that would help advance the investigation including Original pre-approved NHIF claim forms, patient lists, bank transaction slips, property ownership, and electronic gadgets. All the persons searched were interviewed and statements recorded” EACC said.