The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Christopher Wray on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, paid a courtesy call to the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) CEO Twalib Mbarak.
Wray, reported to be on a technical and operational working visit to Kenya, was accompanied to EACC by a high-level delegation from the FBI and the American Embassy in Nairobi.
The anti-graft agency revealed that it has a long-standing history of cooperation with the FBI which has seen EACC investigators benefit from various specialized trainings on undercover operations, tradecraft and modern techniques in the investigation of complex financial, and economic crimes, corruption cases and recovery of corruptly acquired and unexplained wealth.
K24 Digital understands that the meeting explored various collaboration initiatives for effective modern law enforcement, including countering transnational corruption and economic crimes.
“I had a productive meeting with EACC CEO Mbarak and his team at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission about their important work combating corruption and promoting accountability,” said FBI Director Wray.
EACC-FBI collaboration
EACC says there was a resolve by the American bureau to enhance its support to EACC through training and acquisition of modern investigative tools and equipment.
The meeting also explored ways of leveraging on exchange of information to support tracing and recovery of corruptly acquired assets stashed abroad.
“The FBI will continue to look for ways to strengthen our partnership and support EACC efforts to safeguard the rule of law and ensure public confidence in institutions,” he added.
Mbarak appreciated the technical support that the FBI continues to extend to EACC, which has enhanced the Commission’s investigations.
“Today marks a major milestone as we seek to deepen our partnership and explore areas of cooperation. With technical support from the FBI, the Commission will have a greater impact in investigating high-impact cases and robustly pursue recovery of corruptly acquired assets and unexplained wealth,” said Mbarak.
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