Anti-Corruption Bureau

ACB ARRESTS TEMPORARY ADMARC CLERK IN ZOMBA FOR SUBSIDY

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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA

DATE : 23^rd DECEMBER, 2011

PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397

FAX : 01 823105

On 16^th 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 6^th March, 2012 for commencement of trial.

EGRITA M. NDALA

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR: DIRECTOR

ACB ARRESTS SMALL HOLDER FERTILIZER STAFF FOR SUBSIDY

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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA

DATE : 23^rd DECEMBER, 2011

PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397

FAX : 01 823105

On 14^th 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.

On14^th 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

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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

ACB ARRESTS POLICE OFFICERS IN LILONGWE

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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

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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.

EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR

POLICE AND ACB ARREST VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR SOLICITING ADVANTAGE FROM FISP BENEFICIARIES IN BLANTYRE

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CONTACT    : EGRITA M. NDALA
DATE       : 14th November, 2011
PHONE      : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397
FAX    : 01 823105

On 7th November, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint that some members of the Village Development Committees around Milare in Mpemba area were demanding K500s from people who wanted to buy subsidized farm inputs.

The Police in conjunction with the Anti-Corruption Bureau and Agriculture officials arrested Lewis Mdoka, Wilfred Kambale, Ester Kanama, Julien Manyozo and Willord Daniel.

They were taken to Ntonda Magistrate’s Court. They were each charged with two counts of corrupt transactions by private bodies contrary to Section 26(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.

They were released on bail on the following conditions:

•    To deposit with the Court the sum of MK2,000.00 cash each
•    To surrender travel documents to the Anti-Corruption Bureau
•    To report to Milare Police once every week on Fridays before 5 o’clock in the afternoon.
•    To provide two sufficient sureties approved by the Court in the sum of K10,000.00 each not cash
•    Not to leave Blantyre without the approval of the Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau
•    Not to interfere by themselves or their agents with any state witnesses

They will appear in Court on 13th December, 2011 for trial.

EGRITA M. NDALA
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR

ACB ARRESTS FUEL ATTENDANT IN BLANTYRE

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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA

DATE : 3^rd November, 2011

PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397

FAX : 01 823105

On 3^rd November, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that a fuel attendant at Petroda filing station in Mbayani was demanding K500 from people who wanted to buy fuel in jericans.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau in a surveillance operation arrested Patrick Mwandama.

He was taken to Blantyre Magistrate’s Court. He was charged with two counts of corrupt transactions by private bodies contrary to Section 26(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.

He was released on bail on the following conditions:

To deposit with the Court the sum of MK5,000.00 cash
To surrender travel documents to the Anti-Corruption Bureau
To report to the Anti-Corruption Bureau offices in Blantyre once every Fridays before 5 o’clock in the afternoon.
To provide two sufficient sureties approved by the Court in the sum of K20,000.00 each not cash
Not to leave Blantyre without the approval of the Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau

He will appear in Court on 18^th November, 2011 at 10 o’clock in the morning for trial.

EGRITA M. NDALA

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR: DIRECTOR

ACB ARRESTS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (TECHNICAL) FOR MALAWI HOUSING CORPORATION

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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA

DATE : 25^th OCTOBER, 2011

PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397

FAX : 01 823105

On 24^th March, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that Malawi Housing Corporation is selling institutional houses to its staff members and tenants at prices which are far below the houses’ book values.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations which established that there was failure to declare interest by the Assistant General Manager (Technical) Mr. Floyd Mondiwa, in the transaction. Mr. Mondiwa’ wife purchased one of the houses.

On 24^th October, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Mr. Floyd Mondiwa. He was taken to Blantyre Magistrate’s Court. He will be charged with one count of non disclosure of interest by public officers contrary to Section 25 D(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act and one count of misuse of public office contrary to Section 25B (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.

He was granted bail on the following conditions:

To surrender travel documents to the Anti-Corruption Bureau
Not to interfere with any state witnesses
To report to the Anti-Corruption Bureau offices in Lilongwe once every fortnight on Mondays
To deposit with the Court the sum of MK40,000.00 cash
To provide two sufficient sureties approved by the Court in the sum of K100,000.00 each not cash
Not to leave Lilongwe without the approval of the Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau

EGRITA M. NDALA

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR: DIRECTOR

ACB ARRESTS PUBLIC OFFICERS AND MALSWITCH STAFF IN LILONGWE

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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA

DATE : 24^th OCTOBER, 2011

PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397

FAX : 01 823105

On 5^th 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 19^th and 20^th October, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Richard Kapinga, Senior Accounts Clerk at Accountant General’s Office, Peter Kambona of Malswitch and Hanter Kabvina, IT Manager at Accountant General’s office respectively. They were taken to Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court.

They will be charged with possession of unexplained property contrary to Section 32(2) (c) as read with Section 35 of the Corrupt Practices Act and corrupt practices by or with public officers contrary to Section 24 (2) of the Corrupt Practices Act.

They were released on bail on the following conditions:

Richard Kapinga and Hanter Kabvina

Bonded at K50,000.00 each cash
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 court
Not to leave Lilongwe without the authority of the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau

Peter Kambona

Bonded at K70,000.00 cash
Produced one reliable surety bonded at K50,000.00 cash
To report to the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Lilongwe once every fortnight
To surrendered travel documents to the court

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

ANTI – CORRUPTION BUREAU ARRESTS POLICE OFFICERS IN MPONELA

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CONTACT : EGRITA M. NDALA

DATE : 24th OCTOBER, 2011

PHONE : 01 820 305/0 888 828 397

FAX : 01 823105

On 2^nd July, 2009, the Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging that police officer Patrick Chipote, of Mponela Police Station solicited K20, 000.00 but received K10, 000.00 in order to soften bail reporting times for Raphael Kazembe who had been released on police bail.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau instituted investigations which confirmed the allegation. The investigation also found that Patrick Chipote committed the offence together with Wonderful Chipo.

On 5^th October, 2011, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Police officers Patrick Chipote and Wonderful Chipo. They were taken to Mponela Magistrate’s Court.

They were charged with two counts of corrupt practices by public officer contrary to Section 24 (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.

They were released on bail on the following conditions:

Bonded at K50,000.00 each not cash
Produced one reliable witness each bonded at K5,000.00 cash
To report to the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Lilongwe once every fortnight
To surrender travel documents to the Bureau

They will appear in court on 2^nd November, 2011 for commencement of trial.

EGRITA M. NDALA

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR: DIRECTOR