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(LUSAKATIMES) Liato finally appears in public

Liato finally appears in public
TIME PUBLISHED - Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 9:23 pm

Austin Liato, the man behind the two billion Kwacha cash unearthed at his farm in Mwembeshi, has finally reported to the police to answer questions over the matter. The former labour minister appeared in public for the first time since the 2 billion kwacha story broke on Friday last week.

Police and other investigative wings have been waiting for Mr Liato to appear before them to answer queries over the money. Mr. Liato appeared before the interrogators at the former Task Force on Corruption premises in Lusaka at 15:00 hours on Tuesday.

Mr. Liato kept police officers waiting from 10 hours until 15:00 hours when he showed up.

He was welcomed at the former Task Force on Corruption premises by his lawyer Nelly Muti .

Mr. Liato was accompanied by his relatives and former defense Deputy Minister Joseph Mulyata.

Mr. Liato who looked calm and collected was interrogated for over two hours.

When asked for a comment on the two point one billion kwacha found at his farmer, Mr. LIATO remained mute.

And fresh reports are saying that Mr Austin Liato has been detained by police at Lusaka’s Woodlands police station.

Police service spokesperson, Elizabeth Kanjela, confirmed that Mr. Liato is yet to be charged. Ms. Kanjela further disclosed that investigations are still on going.

Lawyers representing Mr. Liato have declined to comment on the matter, saying it is too early.

Mr. Liato was detained at exactly 20:00 hrs, after a conducted search by lay enforcement agencies at his Kalundu residence for close to three hours.

[ZNBC]

Labels: AUSTIN LIATO, CORRUPTION

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