Corruption
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Launch “Operation Recovery”, to ensure public money corruptly obtained is returned back to the public

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Former Lusaka Provincial Minister forfeits 4 houses and a Range Rover

The Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Zambia has ordered the forfeiture of five properties belonging to former Kabushi MP Bowman Lusambo, including a Range Rover and four houses, due to their classification as tainted assets related to corruption. Following his conviction for corruption and tax evasion, Lusambo was sentenced to four years in prison and fined K27,000, prompting the Anti-Corruption Commission to pursue the forfeiture of his properties. This decision highlights the enforcement of anti-corruption measures in Zambia.

Link iconNews DiggersPublished: January 25, 2025
Former Defence Minister ordered to pay back K44 million proceeds of corruption

The Economic and Financial Crimes Court has mandated former Defence Minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba to repay the state US$899,970 and K20 million due to his conviction for corrupt practices.

Link iconNews DiggersPublished: December 20, 2024
Upto K1 Billion Kwacha Recovered

Government's effort to recover stolen assets and money has yielded over US$38 million, and more than £33,000 (about US$43,000) in proceeds of crime has been forfeited to the State between 2020 and 2024. A summary of money deemed to be proceeds of crime, which was forfeited in the period under review, includes U$S438,266,186 (about K1 billion), £33,980.68 (about US$43,000), and RMB3,875 (about US$534).

Link iconZambian ObserverPublished: November 14, 2024

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