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Zambia’s Former First Lady Arrested on Fraud Charges: All You Need to Know

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
June 1, 2024
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Zambia’s Former First Lady Arrested on Fraud Charges: All You Need to Know
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Zambia’s ex-First Lady, Esther Lungu and her daughter Chiyeso Katete have been apprehended for their possession of properties suspected to be from proceeds of crime.

The pair had been arrested on Thursday in the capital city, Lusaka, together with another close relative, Charles Phiri, according to the authorities.

The former First Lady had upon interrogation, “failed to give a reasonable explanation” of how she purchaser a $1.5m (£1.2m) estate in the capital, the state anti-drug agency revealed in a report.

Meanwhile, Former President, Edgar Lungu has said that the family would challenge the charges labelled against them in court.

Lungu has been accusing the government of victimising him and members of his Patriotic Front (PF) party to hinder his return to politics in anticipation of the 2026 elections.

Mrs Lungu is no stranger to being arrested by the authorities as she had in September 2023, been taken into custody over corruption allegations that involved cases of theft of motor vehicles and title deeds, all of which she denied.

In this recent arrest, Ms Lungu, who is 66 years was arrested on the suspicion of illegally acquiring a luxurious real estate in Lusaka, according to the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in a statement.

The statement also revealed that the former First Lady owned 15 white double storey flats situated in State Lodge area of Lusaka’s Chongwe town, suggested to be bought between 2015 and 2023.

Mrs Lungu’s daughter is also facing similar charges of acquiring another three flats estate in Lusaka, that is agian, being suspected to have been bought fraudulently.

They were all however, released on bond, according to Mr Lungu.

The accused persons had yet to make a comment as at the time of filing this report but the former president had been quoted to say that the family would challenge them in court.

It is unclear when the accused women will appear in court.

What This Means

The charges against Mrs. Lungu emphasises Zambia’s intensified efforts to combat corruption. This case is a high-profile example of the government’s resolve to address financial misconduct, that would serve as a deterrent to others.

In addition, high-level arrests like these are crucial for restoring public trust in governmental institutions. They serve to show the populace that no one is above the law, reinforcing the importance of transparency and accountability in leadership.

The outcome of this case could set significant legal precedents in Zambia especially because it is the prosecution of former high-ranking officials. It will be closely watched by legal experts and political analysts, influencing future cases of a similar nature.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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