Malawi Police, which only recently appeared to have sufficient resources to transport Mzuzu-based social media influencer Julius Mithi in June 2025 and a Livingstonia Synod of CCAP clergyman, Reverend Gondwe, over separate cases linked to social media posts and a voice note, is now facing logistical challenges in transferring two Tanzanian nationals arrested with more than US$1.1 million in cash.
Only Cables can reveal.
The two Tanzanian nationals, who are employees of KingBoss Limited, a company involved in the supply of motorcycles and spare parts, were arrested in Rumphi in July after authorities seized US$1,141,635 in cash from them.
The suspects were initially taken to court in Mzuzu, where they were charged in connection with money laundering and the illegal possession of foreign currency. The matter is expected to be committed to the Financial Crimes Division of the Lilongwe High Court.
However, according to information obtained by Cables, the two remain on remand at Mzuzu Prison as they await their transfer to Lilongwe, where they are expected to appear before the High Court.
The suspects were reportedly supposed to have been transferred to Maula Prison in Lilongwe several weeks ago, pending their court appearance.
However, insiders have told Cables that the transfer has failed to take place because of logistical challenges as police has no resources to facilitate their movement.
The continued delay has raised questions about the seriousness and urgency with which authorities are handling a case involving such a substantial amount of foreign currency.
The development comes at a time when Malawi continues to grapple with an acute shortage of foreign exchange, with businesses struggling to access dollars and other hard currencies required to import fuel, raw materials, medicines, machinery and other essential commodities.
Cables have also previously reported that the case has widened beyond the two Tanzanian suspects, with KingBoss and some of its employees being implicated in the investigation, including an employee based in Chipata, Zambia.
Immigration records previously obtained by Cables further showed that the two Tanzanian nationals entered Malawi through Mchinji Border on April 12, 2026.
With the case now expected to proceed before the Lilongwe High Court, concerns are growing over how long the suspects will remain in Mzuzu as authorities continue to struggle with the logistics required to transfer them to the capital.
The delay has also renewed questions about whether Malawi’s law enforcement agencies are applying the same urgency and resources to all cases, particularly those involving allegations of serious financial crimes and large amounts of foreign currency.
Cables will continue following the case and provide further updates as more information becomes available.
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