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Archbishop Alick Banda Arrested , To Appear in Court
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), has formally charged and arrested His Grace,the...
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By Joshua Jere
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), has formally charged and arrested His Grace,the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, Dr. Alick Banda.
The arrest is in connection with the offence of Possession of Property reasonably believed to have been unlawfully obtained, pursuant to Section 319 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of the Republic of Zambia.
This is according to a statement issued by Drug Enforcement Commission Public Relations Officer , Allan Tamba.
Particulars of the offence are that Dr. Banda, on dates unknown, but between 22nd April 2021 and 27th December 2023, allegedly had in his possession, a blue Toyota Hilux motor vehicle bearing Registration Number ALF 7734, being property reasonably suspected to have been unlawfully obtained from the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).
The subject motor vehicle is part of a wider investigation involving approximately 22 ZRA motor vehicles alleged to have been improperly disposed of.
Mr Tamba says following his formal arrest, Dr. Banda is scheduled to appear before Court today.
He said the public, will be updated on the outcome of the Court process, as and when it will be lawful to do so.
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