Africa-Press – Malawi. Anti Corruption Bureau on Thursday, July 7, 2022 arrested three Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) senior officials in connection to the abuse of former President Peter Mutharika’s Tax Identification Number (TPIN).
The three are former Deputy Director, Roza Mbilizi, former Manager for custom and excise, Fredrick Mpeusa and deputy commissioner enforcement and operations, Abigail Kawamba.
In an interview with Maravipost , ACB Publicist, Egrita Mdala said the arrest follows the allegations which the Bureau received that some individuals were abusing former president TPIN.
Mdala said the investigation which started in August established that the three were facilitating duty free clearance of various imported under corrupt act 418 belonging the the former president.
The three are expected to appear before court soon to answer charges of abuse of office contrary to section 25B subsection 1 as read with section 34 of the corrupt act and neglect of duty contrary to section 121 of the penal code.
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