ACB ARRESTS JUMA AND NGALANDE
May 18, 2012 by admin
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DATE : 17th May, 2012
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ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU ARRESTS JUMA AND NGALANDE
On 5th October, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received information alleging that officers at the Accountant General and Malawi Police Service had made large payments to companies which they either owned or are owned by their colleagues.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations into the matter. It established that Mr. Arthur Malidadi Juma owns Soft Links Systems and Supplies, a company that was paid some of the money under investigation. The Bureau served a Notice to Furnish Documents on Arthur Malidadi Juma. He did not comply. Instead, he in the company of Lewis Ngalande and Timothy Juma went to the Anti-Corruption Bureau offices on 8th December, 2012. They threatened two officers of the Anti-Corruption to stop investigations on cheques received by Soft Links Systems and Supplies.
On 16th May, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Lewis Ngalande and Timothy Juma. They will each be charged with one count of obstructing officers contrary to Section 13 of the Corrupt Practices Act.
They will be taken to court within forty eight hours for bail application.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ACB ARRESTS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING IN MANGOCHI
May 11, 2012 by admin
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DATE : 10thMay, 2012
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ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU ARRESTS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING FOR MANGOCHI DISTRICT COUNCIL
On 26th April, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Mr. Kennedy Mughogho, Director of Planning (DPD) at Mangochi District Council solicited and received K50, 000.00 from Yasidu Pemba in order for Mughogho not to demolish some structures on Yasidu’s land in Namwera.
Mr. Mughogho called Mr. Pemba to return the money after he sensed that this could get him into trouble. On 8th May, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Kennedy Mughogho as he was returning the money to Mr. Pemba and his relative. He was taken to Mangochi Magistrate’s Court. He was charged with two counts of corrupt practices by public officer contrary to section 24(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act and one count of abuse of office contrary to Section 25B (1) of the Corrupt practices Act.
He was released on bail on the following conditions:
- Bonded at K20,000.00 cash
- Ordered to report at Mangochi Police Station every Fridays
- Provided two sureties each bonded at K30,000.00 not cash
- Ordered to surrender travel documents to Mangochi Police Station
He will appear in court on 26th June, 2012 for trial.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU ARRESTS COURT STAFF IN MZUZU AND KARONGA
May 11, 2012 by admin
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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA
DATE : 9th May, 2012
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In 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Mr. Hebbie Kacheche, the Regional Principal Court Administrator in Mzuzu had been abusing official vehicles to carry construction materials for his house.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations into the matter. The investigation further established that Mr. Hebbie Kacheche misappropriated K65, 000.00 which people had returned after they worked fewer days than they had been paid for as field allowances. It also established that Hebbie Kacheche had received a pig from Vincent Wachimwa, Court Marshall at Nyungwe Magistrate’s Court in Karonga in order for him not to transfer Wachimwa from Karonga to Mzuzu.
The Investigations also established that Mr. John Ndomondo Kumwenda, Accounts Clerk forged a cheque.
On 8th May, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Hebbie Kacheche, John Ndomondo Kumwenda and Vincent Wachimwa.
Kacheche and Kumwenda were taken to Mzuzu Magistrate’s Court. Kacheche was charged with orrupt practices by public officer contrary to section 24(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act and one count of theft contrary to Section 271 as read with Section 286 of the Penal Code.
Kumwenda was charged with one count of forgery of a cheque and one count of uttering a false document contrary to Section 356 and 360 of the Penal Code respectively.
Wachimwa was taken to Nyungwi Magistrate’s Court. He was charged with two counts of corrupt practices by public officer contrary to Section 24(1) and 24 (2) of the Corrupt Practices Act.
They were released on bail on the following conditions:
- Kacheche was bonded at K10,000.00 cash while Kumwenda and Wachimwa were bonded at K5,000.00 each cash
- Kacheche and Kumwenda were ordered to report to the ACB offices every fortnight on Tuesdays while Wachimwa has been ordered to report at the nearest police station
- They provided one surety each bonded at K5,000.00 not cash
They will appear in court at a time to be set by the court. All the cases will be heard at Mzuzu Magistrate’s Court.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ANTI- CORRUPTION BUREAU ARRESTS POLICE OFFICER IN LILONGWE
May 11, 2012 by admin
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DATE : 5th April, 2012
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On 30th April, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that police officer Ernest Saulosi was soliciting K50, 000.00 from Stella Kuliramboni in order to release her husband on police bail.
On 1st May, 2012, Ernest Saulosi received K40, 000.00 from Stella Kuliramboni.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Ernest Saulosi after he had received the money.
He was taken to Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court. He was released on bail on the following conditions:
- Bonded to K50,000.00 not cash
- Ordered to report to the ACB every Wednesday
- Not to interfere with state witnesses
- Not to leave Lilongwe without the authority of the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau
He will appear in court on 21st May, 2012 for plea taking.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ANTI- CORRUPTION BUREAU ARRESTS JOSEPH KAMKWASI
May 11, 2012 by admin
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DATE : 4th May, 2012
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that police officer Saliwa and Mr. Joseph Kamkwasi formerly of Makuta and Company defrauded a client of compensation money in circumstances where corruption was suspected..
The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations which confirmed the allegation.
On 4th May, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Joseph Kamkwasi. He was taken to Blantyre Magistrate’s Court. He was charged with one count of theft by agents contrary to Section 288 (C) of the Penal Code. He was released on bail on the following conditions:
Bonded to K20,000.00 not cash
- Ordered to report to the ACB every fortnight on Fridays
- Produced one surety bonded at K10,000.00 not cash
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
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ACB ARRESTS PEOPLE IN MZUZU AND PHALOMBE
May 11, 2012 by admin
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DATE : 30thApril, 2012
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In 2009, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Austin Chirwa of Chibuku Products in Mzuzu was employed using another person’s certificate.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations. The investigation established that Austin Chirwa was using Reuben Mkandawire’s certificate.
On 27th April, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Austin Chirwa. He was taken to Mzuzu Magistrate’s Court. He was charged with personating a person named in a certificate contrary to Section 391 of the Penal Code.
He was released on bail on the following conditions:
Report to ACB offices every Tuesday
- Produced one surety bonded at K15,000.00 not cash
In 2010, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Alexander Kalema, a police officer at Chiringa Police Unit who placed in police custody six persons who were suspected of unlawfully using land belonging to Mr. Chimkango demanded K36,000.00 from a husband to one of the suspects in order to release all the suspects on bail.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations. The investigation established that Alexander Kalema received K18,000.00 and released the suspects on bail.
On 27th April, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Alexander Kalema. He was charged with two counts of corrupt practices by public officer and one count of abuse of office contrary to Section 24(1) and 25B (1)of the Corrupt Practices Act respectively.
He was released on bail on the following conditions:
Report to Phalombe Magistrate’s Court once every fortnight on Mondays
- Produced two sureties each bonded at K10,000.00 not cash
- Deposited with the court K5,000.00 cash
- Ordered to surrender travel documents to the Anti-Corruption Bureau
- Not to interfere with state witnesses
He will be taken to Court on 21st May, 2012 for commencement of trial.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ACB ARRESTS PEOPLE IN MZUZU
May 11, 2012 by admin
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DATE : 27thApril, 2012
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In 2007, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Frederick Manda solicited an advantage in order for him to issue a timber sawing licence to Mr. Pickles Kamanga.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations. The investigation established that Frederick Manda received K3, 800.00 as a timber licence fee but issued a receipt of K500.
On 17th April, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Frederick Manda. He was charged with three counts of corrupt use of official powers, abuse of office and cheating contrary to Section 25(1), 25B(1) of the corrupt Practices Act and Section 321 of the Penal Code respectively.
He was released on bail on the following conditions:
Report to ACB offices every fort night on Mondays
- Produced two sureties each bonded at K10,000.00 not cash
- Deposited K5000.00 cash with the court
- Surrendered travel documents to the Anti-Corruption Bureau
The matter goes to Court on 2nd and 3rd May, 2012 for trial.
In 2007, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that chairpersons of vendors at the new Mzuzu planks market solicited sums of money from applicants who wanted to be allocated business places in the market in order for the chairpersons to allocate them places in the market.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations. The investigation established that Kelvin Chirambo, Philison Mvula and Zikani Moyo had solicited sums of money between K2, 000.00 and K2 , 500.00 from different people who wanted to be allocated places at the market.
On 19th April, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Kelvin Chirambo, Philson Mvula and Zikani Moyo. They will be charged with corrupt practices by private persons contrary to Section 26(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.
They were released on bail on the following conditions:
- Report to ACB offices every Monday
- Produced one surety each bonded at K10,000.00 not cash
- Deposited K500.00 cash each
They will be taken to Court on 8th May, 2012 for commencement of trial.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ACB ARRESTS JUSTICE MANYUNGWA
May 11, 2012 by admin
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DATE : 5th April, 2012
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On 14th May, 2010, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Justice Joseph Stephens Manyungwa, a Judge of the High Court, got a file under civil cause number 2158 of 2004, from the Chambers of Justice Kamwambe, a fellow Judge of the High Court, without the knowledge of the said Justice Kamwambe. Justice Kamwambe was the Judge who had presided over the case. Justice Manyungwa proceded to write a judgement on the file in favour of Fargo Limited, who were the defendants in the matter, despite the fact that the hearing of the matter did not take place before the said Justice Manyungwa. The complaint further alleged that Justice Manyungwa received K2, 000,000.00 from Fargo Limited.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations. The investigation established that Justice Manyungwa abused his public office as a High Court Judge for the advantage of Fargo Limited by writing such judgment. Justice Kamwambe wrote a judgement which was in favour of the plaintif, Samitha Kulasinghe. As a result two contradictory judgments were written on the matter.
On 5th April, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Justice Manyungwa. He will be charged with one count of misuse of public office contrary to Section 25 B (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.
He has been taken to Court this afternoon for commencement of trial and bail application.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ACB ARRESTS POLICE OFFICER I N BLANTYRE
March 15, 2012 by admin
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DATE : 12th March, 2012
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On 2nd March, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Police officer Pilirani Khwelewele of Blantyre Police Station solicited K10, 000.00 in order for Khwelewele not to lock up Malizani Chimbwandira in a civil matter.
On 9th March, 2012 police officer Khwelewele received K5, 000.00 from the suspect in order for Khwelewele to close a complaint against the suspect.
On 9th March, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Pilirani Khwelewele as he was receiving the K5, 000.00 from the suspect. He will be charged with two counts of corrupt practices by public officer contrary to Section 24(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.
He was released on bail on the following conditions:
- He should report to the Bureau once every fortnight on Tuesdays
- Not to interfere with state witnesses
- To provide one surety bonded at K50,000.00 not cash
- To surrender travel documents to the Anti-Corruption Bureau
- Not to leave Blantyre without the authority of the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau
The matter will go to court on a date to be set by the court.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR
ACB ARRESTS PETERKINS KAYIRA AND PYOKA TEMBO
March 8, 2012 by admin
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DATE : 7th March, 2012
On 24th February, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Peterkins Kayira promised K100, 000.00 to an employee of Mike Appel and Gatto in exchange for confidential service information in motor vehicle repairs at Mike Appel and Gatto. On 29th February, 2012, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Peterkins Kayira Managing Director of Cope Motors and Pyoka Tembo Managing Director (Technical). They will be charged with one count of corrupt transactions by or with private bodies contrary to Section 26(2) of the Corrupt Practices Act. They were released on police bail on condition that they report to the Bureau once every fortnight on Wednesdays. The matter will go to court on a date to be set by the court.
EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
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