PCCB trashes reports that TPA boss Kakoko was arrested with over $1.6 million

The suspended Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Director General Deusdedit Kakoko had no money at the time of his arrest, PCCB has said.

The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) Director General Brigadier John Mbungo confirmed to The Citizen that Mr Kakoko had indeed been arrested and that he would be arraigned soon.

He, however, trashed reports circulating in social media platforms that Mr Kakoko was found in possession of $1.6 million (Sh3.68 billion) cash.

Instead, he said Mr Kakoko was found with $3,000 and Sh1million during an inspection which was conducted in the presence of his family and local authorities.

Since news of Mr Kakoko’s arrest started became public on Monday evening, social media platforms have been awash with reports that detectives had conducted a search at his house and found him in possession of $1.6 million.