ACB ARRESTS TEMPORARY ADMARC CLERK IN ZOMBA FOR SUBSIDY
December 28, 2011 by admin
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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA
DATE : 23rd DECEMBER, 2011
PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397
FAX : 01 823105
On 16th December, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted a Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme monitoring exercise in Zomba. They found Daniel Solobala a Temporary Marketing Officer at Khanda ADMARC with 100 fake coupons.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Daniel Solobala. They took him to Mulunguzi Magistrate’s Court. He will be charged with one count of misuse of public office contrary to Section 25 (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.
He was granted bail on the following conditions:
- To report to Sakata Police Unit once every week on Fridays before 5pm
- To provide two sufficient sureties approved by the court in the sum of K10,000.00 each not cash
- Not to interfere with state witnesses
- Not to leave Zomba District without the authority of the Director of ACB
The matter goes to court on 6th March, 2012 for commencement of trial.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ACB ARRESTS SMALL HOLDER FERTILIZER STAFF FOR SUBSIDY
December 28, 2011 by admin
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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA
DATE : 23rd DECEMBER, 2011
PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397
FAX : 01 823105
On 14th December, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received information that Small Holder Fertilizer Revolving Fund Clerks at Luchenza were selling subsidized fertilizer to people who were not beneficiaries of this year’s subsidized inputs.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau officers who were on duty in Thyolo District visited the selling point. They established that the susbsidised fertilizer was being sold to people who were not beneficiaries.
On14th December, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Challay Bloodful Shonga Sales Clerk of Small Holder Fertilizer revolving Fund and Weston Chisusa (member of the public). They were taken to Thyolo Magistrate’s Court. They will be charged with one count of misuse of public office contrary to Section 25B (1) and 25B (2) of the Corrupt Practices Act respectively.
They were granted bail on the following conditions:
- To surrender travel documents to the Anti-Corruption Bureau
- To report to Luchenza Police station every week on Fridays before 5pm
- To deposit with the court the sum of MK5,000.00 cash each
- To provide two sufficient sureties approved by the court in the sum of K10,000.00 each not cash
- Not to interfere with state witnesses
- Not to leave Thyolo District without the authority of the Director of ACB
- Not to commit any similar offence while on bail
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ACB ARRESTS MINISTRY OF LANDS OFFICER
December 28, 2011 by admin
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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA
DATE : 23rd DECEMBER, 2011
PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397
FAX : 01 823105
On 3rd February, 2010, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Mr. Christopher Lindeire (an Architect) of Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development headquarters in Lilongwe connived with the proprietor of Tikhalenawo Building contractors (who constructed Police houses)to do electrical works as well when the electrical contract was awarded to Pexy Electrical Contractors.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations which confirmed that Mr. Christopher Lindeire single handedly awarded a contract to Tikhalenawo Building Contractors.
On Monday 19th December 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Mr. Lindeire. He was brought before the Lilongwe Magistrates Court. He was charged with abuse of public office contrary to Section 25B (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act
He was granted bail on the following conditions;
1. To produce one surety bonded at K10, 000.00 cash
2. To deposit K10, 000.00 cash
3. To report at ACB offices once every fortnight on Mondays
4. To surrender travel documents to the court
The matter comes before the court for hearing on 23rd February, 2012.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ACB ARRESTS POLICE OFFICERS IN LILONGWE
December 9, 2011 by admin
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On 5th October, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that there were corrupt activities at Accountant General’s Office involving loss of public resources in excess of MK400 Million. The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations which confirmed the allegation. On 9th December, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Garnet Wilson Chandema, Barnet Bonjongo Mwasinga (Accounts Staff) and Elijah John Wilson Kachikuwo (Deputy Commissioner of Police). They were taken to Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court. Garnet Wilson Chandema and Barnet Bonjongo Mwasinga will be charged with Seven counts of theft by person employed in the public service contrary to Section 278 as read with section 283 (1) of the Penal Code and one count of misuse of public office contrary to Section 25B (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act. Elijah Kachikuwo will be charged with two counts of misuse of public office contrary to Section 25B (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.
They were released on bail on the following conditions:
Garnet Wilson Chandema and Bannet Bonjongo Mwasinga
* Bonded at K100,000.00 cash each
* Produced one reliable surety each bonded at K500,000.00 not cash
* To report to the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Lilongwe once every fortnight
* To surrendered travel documents to the Anti-Corruption Bureau
* Not to leave Lilongwe without the authority of the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau Kachikuwo
* Bonded at K100,000.00 cash
* Produced two reliable sureties bonded at K200,000.00 each not cash
* To report to the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Lilongwe once every fortnight
* To surrendered travel documents to the Anti-Corruption Bureau
* Not to leave Lilongwe without the authority of the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
They will appear in court on a date to be set by the court for commencement of trial.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FOR: DIRECTOR
ACB ARRESTS COBBE BARRACKS SOLDIER
December 7, 2011 by admin
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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA
DATE : 6th December, 2011
PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397
FAX : 01 823105
On 2008, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging corrupt practices by ADMARC officers at Mdeka.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau sent officers to investigate the matter. The Bureau confiscated some bags of fertilizer. Innocent Phiso and Ernest Phiso (who were working as soldiers at Chilumba and Cobbe Barracks respectively) came at the scene, attacked the Bureau officers and took away the bags of fertilizer which the Bureau had confiscated as exhibits.
On 28th November, 2011, Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Innocent Phiso.
He was taken to Blantyre Magistrate’s Court. He was charged with the following counts-
Obstructing officers of the Anti-Corruption Bureau contrary to Section 13(1)(a) of the Corrupt Practices Act
Threats of injury to persons employed in the public service contrary to Section 100 of the Penal Code
Conduct likely to cause breach of peace contrary to Section 181 of the penal Code
Use of insulting, abusive, indecent and threatening language contrary to Section 182 of the Penal Code and
Destroying evidence contrary to Section 108 of the Penal Code.
He was released on bail on 30th November 2011 on the following conditions:
(i) Deposit with the Court the sum of K10,000 cash
(ii) Report to Zomba Police Station every fortnight on Fridays
(iii) Not to interfere with state witnesses
(iv) Provide one surety in the sum of K50,000 not cash
He will appear in Court on 19th December, 2011 for trial.
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
