Police in Chiradzulu District have arrested a primary school teacher at Chawe for allegedly embezzled exams money for standard eight candidates.

Spokesperson for Chiradzulu police, Cossmas Kagulo, has confirmed the arrest and identified the teacher as Daniel William who swindled K67,000 for 17 pupils.

According to Kagulo, the suspect was given MK380,000 from 74 leaners to pay for their examination fee using digital system.

However, it has been noted that the suspect decided to use the money of 17 pupils on his own purpose.

Meanwhile MANEB spokesperson, Angella Kashitigu has expressed surprise that such reports are coming now when the board had accredited names for learners to sit for the national examinations early enough for their teachers and parents to verify beforehand.

The suspect is expected to appear before court of law to answer charges leveled against him.

Daniel William hails from Mpanje village Traditional Authority Khombedza in Salima District.