Seven Officials and Contractor Charged with Money Laundering in Manyoni, Tanzania
MANYONI, SINGIDA: A total of seven public officials from Manyoni District Council and a contractor have been arraigned before the Manyoni District Court in Singida Region and charged with six counts, including money laundering involving 501m/-. Those charged are former Treasurer Mr George Mzeru, accountants Mr Emilian Mauki, Mr Lutufyo Mwakapala, Mr Edward Kilumbu, Ms Revania Ruheta, Ms Doreen Shirima, Mr Salum Mafita, and a contractor from ML Kimboka General Trading, Mr Mich
Seven public officials from Manyoni District Council and a contractor have been charged with multiple counts, including money laundering involving 501 million Tanzanian Shillings. The accused appeared before the Manyoni District Court in Singida Region. Charges include leading an organized criminal group, causing loss to a specified authority, theft by public servants, and embezzlement. State Attorney Godfrey Songolo presented the case before Resident Magistrate Ailisile Mwankejela. The court heard that the alleged offences occurred between July 1, 2024, and May 29, 2026, causing financial loss to the government. The accused were denied bail as the court lacks jurisdiction for such cases. The case has been adjourned for mention on June 30, 2026, pending ongoing investigations.
The arraignment of seven officials and a contractor on money laundering charges in Manyoni, Tanzania, signals a significant anti-corruption effort targeting public funds.
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