The Drug Enforcement Commission in Western Province has arrested and jointly charged two Accounts Assistants for money laundering activities involving over K300, 000.00.
DEC Spokesperson Theresa Katongo tells Money FM News that Bwalya Chetetashi, 31, an Accounts Assistant of Mbuyuwana Stage 3 in Mongu District has been arrested and jointly charged with Kalaluka Mubiana, 35, an Accounts Assistant of Mongu for forgery, uttering of false documents, theft by public servant and money laundering, contrary to the laws of Zambia.
“Particulars of the offence are that on dates unknown but between 1st January,2018 and 13th December,2018 jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, with intent to defraud or deceive, Bwalya Kellys Chetetashi and Kalaluka Mubiana, both Accounts Assistants at Kalabo District Education Board Office forged cheques and letters of authority to withdraw funds from the Kalabo District Education Board account purporting that the payments were authorized by the District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) when in fact not,” she said.
Ms Katongo says the duo stole a total of K387, 412.00 which funds meant for orphans and vulnerable children, grants for schools in Kalabo and transportation of maize to various schools under the feeding program.
“The duo further engaged themselves in money laundering activities and acquired various properties among them a motor vehicle, farm animals and household goods which have since been seized by the Commission,” said Ms Katongo.
The DEC Spokesperson says the two suspects are on Police bond and will appear in court soon.

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