Police in Lilongwe have arrested Ellina Mwanguku, a 24-year-old manager at Premier Bet’s Six Miles branch, on allegations of misusing K3 million from the company to play the betting game Aviator.

According to Deputy Police Spokesperson Constable Khumbo Sanyiwa, the incident occurred on Saturday when Mwanguku allegedly began using company funds to bet on the game, hoping to generate profits. The misuse came to light during the company’s routine financial reconciliation.

“Upon investigation, it was discovered that Mwanguku had placed stakes as high as K1 million using her phone,” said Constable Sanyiwa.

The suspect, who hails from Misuku Village under Traditional Authority Mwenemisuku in Chitipa District, is in custody and will appear in court to answer charges related to the embezzlement of company fund.