Africa-Press – Eswatini. King’s Secretary Sihle Forward Dlamini has been implicated in a multi-million money laundering scandal, due to his political influence, an investigation was allegedly sabotaged by the castrated Anti-Corruption Commission(ACC).
This disclosure comes after this publication exposed how the King’s Secretary facilitated the looting of over R100million on behalf of Mswati in respect of mineral deals.
It has been disclosed that Sihle Dlamini was investigated by the Anti-Corruption Commission(ACC) for alleged corruption, however, the investigation was subsequently sabotaged and the ACC failed to respond to our questions on the matter despite several attempts.
Now, it has emerged that apart from the R100 million looted from Salgaocar Mine, the King’s Private Secretary allegedly violated provisions of the Money Laundering Act by depositing highly questionable cash amounting to millions to his over seven(7)personal accounts held at NedBank Swaziland, Standard Bank and the First National Bank(FNB).
An independent investigation conducted by the press uncovered that Dlamini(45), was a holder of Nedbank Current account 30000209259 that was opened on the 26th November 2007, its turnover was approximately R1 753 206.53 for the period of 14 September 2018 to 02 November 2018.
It has been disclosed even though a large portion of the money came through corrupt dealings linked to King Mswati, part of the money was paid to Dlamini as bribes by people who wanted to seek an audience with King Mswati for political appointments in the election year of 2018.
On or around 2nd November 2018, the King’s Secretary personally deposited cash amounting to four hundred thousand Rands (R400,000.00) and three hundred thousand Rands(R300,000.00), he then made a transfer of R990,675.73 to Hawane Retirement Funds.
A questionnaire was sent to King’s Secretary Sihle Dlamini, however, he had not responded at the time of compiling this report.
But in a recent public address, the King’s Secretary challenged those who accused him of stealing public funds to provide evidence.
“I am a businessman and I was born from a business family. Anyone who accuses me of stealing public funds must provide evidence,” he said.
It has been disclosed that Dlamini’s seven(7)accounts with Standard Bank as follows and include a Call Account number 9110003319523(over R15,000.00), Premium Call Account number 9110001561130 with over R2,244 519.39, Premium Call Account number 9110003151134 with a balance R709,123.86.
Other accounts include a Pure Save Account number 9110000942882 with a balance of R2,281 305.02, Private Banking Cheque Account number 9110002607002 with a balance of R31,020.86, Home Loan Account number 9110001515031 with a loan of R1,656 000.00 and another home loan account number 9110000519459 with a loan of R1, 050 000.00.
Reached for comment, Mandla Hlatjwako, the Chairperson of Letfu Sonkhe Institute for Strategic Thinking and Development said it was very hard to even comment and entertain Sihle because the Nation is now aware that those around the King including Dlamini have embarked on looting.
“Even their leader(King) is no longer a King but a head of a mafia that is protecting the interest of his family and those around him. Now, Sihle is busy talking because he is protecting his interests and that of the King because he is benefiting. They are laundering millions to other countries while the people are suffering,”said the Letfu Sonkhe Chairperson.
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