{"id":54351,"date":"2023-12-21T21:07:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/state-applies-to-have-espionage-case-tried-in-camera"},"modified":"2023-12-21T21:26:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:26:25","slug":"state-applies-to-have-espionage-case-tried-in-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/state-applies-to-have-espionage-case-tried-in-camera","title":{"rendered":"State Applies To Have Espionage Case Tried In Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>The state has urged the Lusaka High Court to conduct an in-camera trial in the case involving Lusaka businessman Shadrick Kasanda and four others. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a Gold Scam, with a staggering sum of USD 5.7 million at the center of the controversy.<\/p>\n

Chief State Advocate Nkumbiza Mumba has formally requested that the proceedings be held behind closed doors, asserting that the case contains sensitive information that justifies a non-public trial. Mumba argued that the revelation of such information could not only jeopardize the state\u2019s interests but also pose a risk to certain members of the public.<\/p>\n

This plea was made before a distinguished panel of three High Court Judges: Situmbeko Chocho, Charles Zulu, and Ruth Chibbabuka. However, the defense team, led by former Solicitor General Abraham Mwansa and Makebi Zulu, contested the Chief State Advocate\u2019s request. They contended that, contrary to Mumba\u2019s assertions, it is the accused who would suffer prejudice if the trial is conducted in camera.<\/p>\n

In a further development, Chief State Advocate Nkumbiza Mumba has sought the Lusaka High Court\u2019s approval to amend the charges against Shadrick Kasanda. The proposed amendment includes adding a case of fraudulent dealing in minerals to the businessman\u2019s legal woes.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Shadrick Kasanda and his co-accused, namely Lusaka businessman Jim Belemu, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Police Commanding Officer Robson Moonga, State Security Officer Francis Mateyo, and Commercial Pilot Patrick Kawanu, entered pleas of not guilty to the espionage charges related to the alleged Gold Scam. The trial commenced today following the consent by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Gilbert Phiri, to prosecute the case.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. The state has urged the Lusaka High Court to conduct an in-camera trial in the case involving Lusaka businessman Shadrick Kasanda and four others. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a Gold Scam, with a staggering sum of USD 5.7 million at the center of the controversy. 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