Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General Henry Odillo, who was arrested in May 2015 over a multi-million dollar corruption allegation, is expected to appear in court on Thursday in the capital Lilongwe.
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Deputy Director Ryneck Matemba confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.
Odillo and his former deputy, Lt Col Clement Kafuwa, are accused of arranging a contract to supply military equipment to Thuso Investments, which the State claims were not delivered.
On May 28 2016, Odillo was expected to take plea on the charges leveled against him but the case failed due to unknown reason and the case was adjourned to tomorrow.
Odilo and his co-accused are answering three charges namely; abuse of public office contrary to Section 25(b) (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act; negligence by public officer in preserving money or any other property contrary to Section 284(1) of the Penal Code; and, money laundering contrary to Section (1) (d) of the Money Laundering, Proceeds of Serious Crimes and Terrorist Financing Act.
Odillo was fired by President Peter Mutharika in June 2015 and later given lucrative job in parastatal organisation.
