Seven Council Officials and Contractor Charged with Laundering 501m/-
SINGIDA: SEVEN officials of Manyoni District Council and a contractor have been arraigned before the Manyoni District Court in Singida Region and charged with money laundering and other economic crimes involving loss of funds amounting to 501m/-. The accused are former Treasurer George Mzeru, accountants Emilian Mauki, Lutufyo Mwakapala, Edward Kilumbu, Revania Ruheta, Doreen Shirima and Salum Mafita, as well as contractor Michael Mushi of ML Kimboka General Trading. The char
Seven officials from the Manyoni District Council and a contractor have been formally charged with money laundering and other economic crimes involving a staggering 501 million Tanzanian Shillings (TSh). The accused, including former Treasurer George Mzeru and several accountants, allegedly committed offenses such as money laundering, leading an organized criminal group, causing loss to a specified authority, theft, and embezzlement between July 1, 2024, and May 29, 2026. The Manyoni District Court heard the charges, but the accused were denied bail and could not enter a plea due to the court's lack of jurisdiction over the case. The matter was adjourned to June 30, 2026, pending further investigation.
The arraignment of council officials and a contractor on charges of money laundering and economic crimes highlights significant corruption and financial misconduct within local government.
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