Malawian Businessman Zuneth Sattar Charged with 18 Counts of Corruption in UK

In the ongoing corruption saga, a Malawian businessman, Zuneth Sattar has been formally charged in the UK with 18 counts related to corruption.

Sattar appeared via video link due to a reported head injury and was granted bail set at K6 billion.

The case is set to proceed with substantial evidence, including an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) report that was submitted to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera.

Notably, the report’s contents were withheld from the public. Former ACB Director Martha Chizuma is also expected to be part of the evidence.

Intercepted phone calls between Sattar and high-ranking government officials in Malawi, including Cabinet Ministers, Principal Secretaries, and State House officials, are anticipated to play a crucial role in the case.

Additionally, media personalities and Civil Society Organization (CSO) leaders may also be implicated.

The case has been adjourned to June 26, and expectations are high that the trial will unveil extensive evidence and potentially incriminate more individuals.