NANCY SIAME, Lusaka. THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), through its anti-money laundering investigations unit, has arrested a Bank of Zambia (BoZ) employee for alleged money laundering involving US$43,000 and K20,000.
Mark Gooke Ndhlovu, 40, of flat number 8, Nasser Road in Lusaka, has been arrested for alleged theft by public servant and money laundering.
It is alleged that Ndhlovu, a section officer at BoZ, stole the money on dates unknown but between January 1 and September 20, this year.
This is according to a statement released by DEC public relations officer Theresa Katongo who said Ndhlovu is on police bond and will appear in court soon.
Ms Katongo also said DEC is concerned that some people masquerading as DEC officers and conducting illegal operations in some townships in Lusaka.
In a seperate incident the Government of Zambia says effective anti money laundering and combating financing of terrorism is critical to reducing crime levels in the country.
Secretary to Cabinet Roland Msiska says this is why government is committed to addressing money laundering and terrorist financing risk.
Dr. Msiska says addressing money laundering and terrorist financing risk will help increase government revenue and reduce leakages in the economy.
He was speaking at the launch of the Money Laundering and Terrorist financing national risk assessment in Lusaka.
And Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba says dealing with money laundering and terrorist financing requires a national response.
Mr. Yamba says a comprehensive national risk assessment is an important step to better appreciate Zambia's vulnerabilities so as to develop plans in dealing with such risks.
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En réponse à Kudzai Chinoda
Re: DEC nabs Bank of Zambia official for money laundering
par Prisca Sheyama,
Well done Zambia. We need to get rid of the weeds who are in the habit of enriching themselves with proceeds from criminal activities. Get them out and clean our environment from such acts. Proud of you Zambia.
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