Former President Lungu’s Close Friend Arrested for Money Laundering
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has formally charged and arrested Martin Kikumbi Mbaya, a close friend of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, for multiple money laundering offenses.
According to the DEC’s Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU), Mbaya, aged 50, was found in possession of a Toyota Land Cruiser suspected to be the proceeds of a crime. Additionally, he was charged with the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, as well as forgery and the use of a forged firearm license.
This is not the first time Mbaya has been targeted by the DEC, as the agency has conducted several shakedowns on him in the recent past.
“The DEC’s efforts underscore the importance of vigilance and community cooperation in addressing these critical issues,” said a statement from the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Allan Tamba.
Toyota Landcruiser sure? People can fail to afford that car?
Toyota Landcruiser is a very expensive car. A new one including clearance and registration will cost over $300,000.00. What amuses me with the media is when someone is associating the criminals caught for stealing and money laundering, then they try to make it political by associating it with Lungu! This brings to mind the murderer of a citizen in Mungu. The media were referring to this guy as Lungu’s barber. Surely?? Just report the issues straight without any enuendos. Stop this gutter journalism.
The story doesn’t detail any money laundering charges.