Police in Lilongwe have arrested a businessperson, Shafee Ahmed Chunara, in connection with ongoing investigations into a batch of cement worth about K5 billion that was imported duty free.
National police spokesperson James Kadadzera confirmed of the development in an interview with the press
According to Kadadzera, the suspected is currently at Lingadzi police.
Last week police also questioned Chunara, owner of Prestige Imports and Exports, on the cement deal.
Two people including bodyguard of former President Professor Peter Mutharika, Norman Chisale were also arrested in connection with the issue last week.
More details to follow..
