The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has said seven more arrests have been made of people suspected to have misused funds aimed at the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.
National Police publicist, James Kadadzera confirmed of the development in a statement seen by this publication.
According to Kadadzera, the arrested people include those from Zomba City, Mangochi Municipal Council, and Mchinji district council.
He added that the suspects include Charles Thombozi Chief Executive Officer for Zomba City Council.
This brings the total number to 46.
According to Kadadzera the suspects will be answering charges of fraudulent false accounting among other charges.