THE United Nations is investigating allegations of serious corruption in its Kenya office responsible for resettling refugees, a case that has prompted death threats against some staff. “They are looking into allegations of fraud and wrongdoing, that individuals were paying UNHCR staff, among others, to be resettled,” said Paul Stromberg of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The allegations date back to 1999, Stromberg noted. At least four UNCHR employees are reportedly the focus of the investigations. – AFP