The dramatic operation is part of an ongoing investigation into claims that he demanded bribes, extorted investors, and acquired wealth that he could not clearly explain.
According to EACC, the arrest follows preliminary findings linking Kabeabea to an incident involving a Chinese investor working with Hongda Automotive Limited.
The Commission says the event occurred on November 11, 2025, when Kabeabea allegedly accused the company of dealing in counterfeit motor vehicle parts.
He is said to have threatened the owners with arrest unless they paid him a bribe.
Investigators report that the board chair initially demanded Ksh.5 million to “resolve” the matter and prevent the company from facing further trouble.
When the owners did not agree, he allegedly kept lowering the amount.
The bribe demand is said to have gone from Ksh.5 million, to Ksh.1 million, then to Ksh.300,000, and finally settled at Ksh.150,000.
EACC further claims that when the complainants insisted they did not have physical cash, Kabeabea allegedly offered a mobile number where the money could be sent.
Detectives believe the number belongs to his personal driver. The Ksh.150,000 was later transferred to that line, forming part of the evidence in the case.
Following the payment, investigators moved swiftly to gather additional information.
Friday’s raid was aimed at securing documents, electronic devices, and any other material that could support the allegations.
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