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Police Arrest Son, Wife Of Former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu For Money Laundering

The Police in Zambia have arrested the son and daughter-in-law of the former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu on suspicion of money laundering and in possession of items thought to be the proceeds of crime totaling more than $5 million.

According to the Voice Of America, Spokesperson of the police, Rae Hamoonga said Dalitso Lungu and his wife, Matildah, have been arrested in their capacity as directors of Saloid Traders Limited.

He claimed that they are allegedly in possession of 69 cars and other items that are thought to represent the profits of crime.

Hamoonga who outlined the charges said, “Police have arrested and charged Dalitso, aged 36, and Matilda Likando Milinga, aged 36, for the offense of possession of properties suspected to be proceeds of crime, contrary to Section 71 of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act of 2010. Dalitso Lungu has also been arrested and charged with the offense of money laundering. The duo has since been released from police custody and will appear in court soon,” said Hamoonga.

Reports say the arrests come a week after Zambian authorities announced the seizure of some 20 properties linked to Dalitso, former President Lungu’s wife, Esther, and daughter Tasila.

In other news, Kanyi Daily reported that a report by the United Nations (UN) released on Tuesday, said Russia has summarily executed 77 civilians being held in arbitrary detention during its war in Ukraine.

Richard Anyebe

Richard Anyebe is a senior reporter at Kanyi Daily News covering all things politics and trending human interest stories. He is based in Abuja. Contact this reporter at info@kanyidaily.com

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