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ACC arrests Lusaka man for extortion

ACC arrests Lusaka man for extortion
Written by Masuzyo Chakwe
Friday, January 30, 2009 3:13:13 AM

THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a Lusaka resident, David Tayali, with one count of extortion after he received K2 million cash from Mwinilunga East member of parliament Stephen Katuka. This was in a bid to have alleged investigations against Katuka dropped.

ACC public relations manager Timothy Moono said this was contrary to section 297 (1) (a) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

Moono said particulars of the offence were that Tayali, 57, marketeer, of House Number 245/9, Lilanda West, Lusaka, on dates unknown, but between 1st December, 2008 and 22nd January 2009, in Lusaka jointly and whilst acting together with two other unknown persons, with intent to extort or gain money from Katuka, did accuse him (Katuka) of money laundering and corruption.

He said the suspect, together with his colleagues were purporting to be Task Force officials and solicited for K30 million from Katuka.

Moono said Tayali actually did receive K2 million cash gratification from Katuka as an inducement or reward for himself, in order for him to drop alleged investigations of Corruption and Money-Laundering against him that the Task Force was allegedly conducting.

"The trio also pressurised Hon Katuka to give them the money quickly, before the Task Force is disbanded, because once that happened, the cases would be transferred to the ACC and it would be difficult to stop them from there," he said.

Moono said Tayali was in police custody awaiting committal to the High Court.

Labels: ACC, MARKETEERS, TASK FORCE

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