Nairobi, April 15 -- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former National Museums of Kenya Director General Dr Mzalendo Kibunjia over the alleged embezzlement of Sh490 million in the form of payment to ghost workers.

EACC Deputy Director Corporate Affairs and Communication Eric Ngumbi confirmed that Dr Mzalendo was among the individuals being held in custody at the EACC Integrity Centre Police station awaiting to be produced to court on Tuesday.

The three others include Mr Oliver Okinyi Rabuor ICT officer, Payroll section, Mr Wyclif Odhiambo Ongata the accountant and Oscar Mwaura who was the ghost employee recruiter.

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