STATE SEEKS FORFEITURE OF MALANJI’S HELICOPTERS AND PROPERTIES
The State has applied for the forfeiture of two Bell helicopters belonging to jailed former Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji, which are deemed to be proceeds of crime.
Additionally, the State has requested the seizure of three properties owned by Mr. Malanji in Silverest area, Chongwe District, also believed to be acquired through illicit means.
The application was filed this morning before Lusaka Acting Chief Resident Magistrate Irene Wishimanga, who has reserved September 15, 2025, for the hearing.
This development follows Mr. Malanji’s recent four-year custodial sentence for possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime.
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This is the way to go. Conviction then forfeiture. We don’t want want this negotiated shortcuts where the looters get to keep the bulk of their illgotten wealth. They must face the full force of the law.
It is the only way we will discourage and stop wantom raiding of our national treasury.
I don’t know why you are so happy. Watchdog institutions of the state should be asked to explain when they became aware of the crime and if they were intimidated to act when PF was in government. Intimidating watchdog institutions could amount to another offence. We cannot afford to have a situation where only a change of government enables the watchdog institutions to do their work.
Mr Gunner, this is very important and welcome comment
Guys you cannot punish such a crime with a paltry 4 years as if you ate with him. State must appeal. The minimum is 30 years….. He could even be having some of the loot or cash with him.
Imbwa imwe, bakabwalala mulenya mulelapila. Tuli busy naimwe bayaya. Everyone who stole a cent from us Zambians will be in jail. Iwe Findlay chakuti chakuti you are next for using our presidential aircraft for your personal errands. Penitentiary is your home after leaving us in penury. Lekeni mbomfye ne fisungu ifikalamba mwembwa mwe.
As a deterrent to would be offender, please the state prosecutors need to revise this custodial sentence and change it to 30 years with hard labor.