A private investigator was charged for impersonating a police officer as he claimed to be investigating another crime on duty.
Anthony Mwaura,51, was further accused of trying to solicit his way out with sh 20,000 right after his arrest on Monday.
He appeared before P.M. Theresia Murigi and pleaded not guilty to the charges at the Makadara courts.
He allegedly approached the OCS of Makongeni police station and requested for officers to assist him investigate another crime.
He presented himself to be a police officer in the rank of a Superintendent from the CID headquarters, on 30th January.
Mwaura told the OCS he was in the process of investigating another crime of stealing by servant and identified the accused as 'Brian Katiku'. However, he required the indulgence of more police officers to proceed in the case.
The OCS demanded a clear identity before he could offer assistance but Mwaura was unable to justify himself and gave a force number 21345.
The OCS rang the CID headquarters and confirmed his identity was unknown,contrary to section 105 of the penal code.
He was arrested and charged for impersonating a police officer.
He was released on a total cash bail of ksh 35,000.
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