Mphwiyo and 18 others found with case to answer in MK2.4 billion cashgate scandal

The High Court has found former Budget Director Paul Mphwiyo and 18 others with a case to answer in the cashgate case in which the group is accused of embezzling K2.4 billion public funds.

Last week the High Court Judge shelved the ruling for today after two of the accused persons fell ill.

In the case which was filed at the High Court in five years ago, the state through Director of Public Prosecutions Mary Kachale paraded 35 witnesses who testified and underwent cross-examination.

The witnesses included Chief Professional Development Officer at the Office of the Director of Public Procurement, Peter Makanga, who dismissed knowing the contracts and contractors who are being accused of laundering K2.4 billion.

More details to follow…