Information reaching faceofMalawi indicates that three top officials from Technical Entrepreneurial and Vocational and Education Training Authority (Teveta) have been sent on forced leave for plundering money amounting to MK2.4 billion.

The three are Teveta Executive Director Ndione Chauluka, Director of Training Programs Modesto Gomani and Director of Finance Elwin Sichiola.

According to information at hand, the three are accused of funding a project called ‘Tsogola Langa’ without the knowledge and approval of TEVETA board.

Teveta’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Lewis Msasa confirmed of the development, saying the three were on “ 30-day forced leave.”

Meanwhile inside sources indicate that some government officials are linked to the scam.