The Drug Enforcement Commission through its Anti-Money Laundering - TopicsExpress



          

The Drug Enforcement Commission through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit has arrested a Project Administrator of a named project at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) for money laundering activities involving over US$78, 000 Dollars. DEC public relations officer Samuel Silomba says Mafunase Mako, 33, of Plot No. 500 LBC Close Avondale, Lusaka, has been arrested for theft contrary to section 272 and 278 of the Penal Code, forgery contrary to section 344 of the Penal Code, uttering of false documents contrary to section 352 of the Penal Code and for Money Laundering contrary to section 7 of Act 14 of the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act of the Laws of Zambia. Mr Silomba says particulars of the offence are that Mafunase Mako on dates unknown but between 1st February, 2013 and 31st March, 2013 jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown and by virtue of her employment as the Project Administrator of a named Project under UTH did steal money amounting to US$78, 603 which was meant for strengthening research in maternal health. He says Ms Mako has also been charged for forging cheques and letters of instructions for the said amount at a named bank. The suspect is on bond and will appear in court soon.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:37:28 +0000

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