Emerging information indicates that approximately MK 35 million was allegedly paid to several individuals, including police officers, to secure the unconditional release of Shabbir Raidhan and to halt the arrest and prosecution of his wife, Amina Raidhan, in connection with a multi-billion-kwacha money laundering scheme. Only cables can confidently reveal .
Shabbir Raidhan and his wife are believed to be key figures acting on behalf of a broader network involved in illegal forex externalization and money laundering. The other reason Malawi economy is struggling presently.
Cables have it on authority that their arrest and prosecution could expose a larger, concealed syndicate operating behind the scenes.
Some of the powerful Individuals reportedly linked to the case include business figures such as the owners of CP Feeds, Zunnet Sattar, Aniz Suleman, and Faisal Abho.
These individuals are alleged to be part of a powerful alliance with significant influence over political and economic systems.They are untouchables, every politician is scared of them .
Earlier reports indicated that the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), in collaboration with the Malawi Police Service, had secretly arrested Shabbir Raidhan. He was later released under circumstances that remained unclear until we uncovered that MK 35 million was paid to some people .
Investigations by the Financial Intelligence and Police indicated that approximately MK 5 billion is laundered within a single week through the alleged network managed by Shabbir Raidhan.
The Raidhan couple is said to have concealed their activities behind a small florist business, La Fleur, located in Area 6.
However, investigations point to large-scale financial transactions involving foreign currency externalization and money laundering, with estimated large volumes .
Several bank accounts have reportedly been linked to the suspected activities, including accounts numbered 1010007387 and 1010007457 at National Bank, as well as account number 9100003769086 at Standard Bank, which is associated with a property valued at approximately MK 1 billion.
Sources further claim that Shabbir Raidhan’s arrest was not publicly disclosed and that his subsequent release followed pressure from senior government officials.
During this period, his wife reportedly left for South Africa for approximately three weeks before returning to Malawi, where she was not detained.
In December 2025, the FIA reportedly arrested both individuals after gathering what was described as sufficient evidence for prosecution.
The case was filed under Case No. 12 of 2025 at the Financial Crimes Division before Judge Kapindu.
Despite this, there has been no significant progress in prosecuting the matter.
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