Lusaka City Council launches probe into alleged embezzlement of K1.5 million fuel

Lusaka Mayor, Chilando Chitangala, has said that the Lusaka City Council has launched an investigation into an alleged fuel scandal involving the embezzlement of K1.5 million.

Chitangala reiterated the council’s commitment to upholding integrity and accountability in serving Lusaka residents and the country.

Speaking to journalists on Saturday, she noted that routine audits were essential for maintaining financial checks and balances within the local authority.

She confirmed that a thorough and impartial investigation has been ordered to uncover the facts behind the loss of over K1.5 million in council fuel funds.

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“The local authority is committed to addressing all critical matters that border on service delivery,” she stated.

During the third ordinary council meeting on July 10, 2024, the Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson presented a report alleging the misappropriation of over 50,000 liters of council fuel stocks, amounting to K1.5 million, over six months from January to June 2023.

The report, presented by Councillor Mainda Simataa of Kamwala Ward, implicated several officials within the local authority.

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