DPP challenges ex-President Lungu’s son, Daliso’s claims on property ownership

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has disputed Daliso Lungu’s claim that his father, former president Edgar Lungu, primarily financed the acquisition of over 48 vehicles and other properties, arguing that the assertion lacks substantive evidence and proper documentation.

In an affidavit, Detective Inspector Pardon Liuma from the Zambia Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Department argued that the luxury vehicles and real estate in question were proceeds of crime.

He emphasized that Daliso Lungu had failed to provide documentation to substantiate his claim that these assets, registered under Saloid Traders Limited, were purchased by his father.

The affidavit noted that former president Edgar Lungu had not formally entered the case to confirm the purchase of the vehicles.

Additionally, it was pointed out that Daliso Lungu had not demonstrated that his father had the financial means to acquire these assets.

Liuma’s affidavit highlighted discrepancies, including the fact that the credit sale agreement only mentions two Shacman Tipper trucks purchased by Saloid Traders Limited, with no evidence linking the four motor vehicles found at Ndozo Lodge to these trucks.

Furthermore, it argued that there was no lease document showing that the concealed vehicles were used in regular business operations.

The DPP also argued that Daliso Lungu had not provided proof of other income sources that could have financed Saloid Traders Limited’s operations.

Additionally, it stated that there was no evidence that Edgar Lungu directly transferred money or made payments for the properties.

The affidavit noted that while Daliso Lungu’s exhibit ‘PL14’ lacked a specific valuation for the 48 vehicles, a value of K23,050,842.49 was sourced from the Road Transport and Safety Agency.

It was also noted that while Daliso Lungu owned a filling station operated under Saloid Traders and leased to Total Energies, the properties in question were alleged to be unlawfully acquired.

Liuma argued that Daliso Lungu had not clarified the financial transactions related to the properties, such as whether his parents deposited money into his account or made direct payments.

He insisted that the properties should be forfeited to the State due to a lack of evidence of legitimate acquisition.

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