ACB ARRESTS MINISTRY OF LANDS OFFICER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT    : EGRITA M. NDALA

DATE               : 23rd DECEMBER, 2011

PHONE            : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397

FAX                    : 01 823105

On 3^rd 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 19^th 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 23^rd February, 2012.

EGRITA M. NDALA

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR: DIRECTOR