By Andrew Kariuki
Former High Court judge Joseph Mutava and three other suspects have been released on cash bail of Ksh 200,000 each as investigations continue into allegations of a Ksh 10.4 million bribery scheme linked to a commercial dispute before the High Court.
Mutava was arrested on Monday following a coordinated operation by detectives.
Authorities confirmed that the suspects will not be arraigned in court immediately, as investigators continue gathering evidence related to the case.
According to investigators, the arrest followed a complaint alleging that the former judge had solicited a bribe of Ksh 10.4 million in exchange for influencing the outcome of a commercial case currently pending before the High Court.
Also arrested during the operation were Advocate Kimani Wachira, auctioneer Dr. Kennedy Ngambau Mulwa, and Tom Awili, who detectives believe may be connected to the alleged scheme.
Following their arrest, the four suspects were taken in for questioning, where detectives recorded statements and examined materials related to the allegations.
Investigators say inquiries into the matter are still ongoing.
Once completed, the investigation file will be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for review and a decision on whether criminal charges will be filed.
The probe comes as authorities intensify efforts to combat corruption and interference in judicial processes.
