The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a senior resident magistrate and an auctioneer over the alleged illegal sale of a motor vehicle seized by the Office of the Sheriff in Mzuzu.
ACB arrested Godfrey K. Nyirenda, who serves at Mchinji Magistrate’s Court, and Praise Chimbilima Gondwe of Chimbilima Auctioneers and Estate Agents on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Nyirenda faces two counts, including misuse of office, contrary to Section 25B(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act.
He is also accused of giving false information to the ACB under Section 14(1)(a) of the same law during investigations into the vehicle’s sale.
According to the ACB, the misuse of office charge relates to allegations that Nyirenda used his position to purchase the motor vehicle.
Gondwe faces one count of giving false information to the ACB over his alleged involvement in selling the vehicle to Nyirenda.
The two suspects are expected to appear in court on Friday, October 16, 2026, to be formally charged and take plea.