Zambia’s former First Lady, Esther Lungu, and her daughter, Chiyeso Katete, were arrested on Thursday for possessing properties thought to be the proceeds of crime.
According to reports, they were arrested in the capital, Lusaka, on Thursday, along with another close relative named Charles Phiri.
The State Anti-Drug Agency disclosed that Ms. Lungu was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for how she obtained a $30,000 estate in the city.
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Former President Edgar Lungu has, however, said the family will contest the allegations in court.
He further added that the government has been victimising him and members of his Patriotic Front (PF) party in order to prevent his political comeback before the 2026 elections.
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