LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Pressure has mounted on the Anti Corruption Bureau to arrest former president Lazarus Chakwera for his alleged involvement in the questionable issuance of a Malawian diplomatic passport to a Nigerian businessman who is now facing international fraud charges.
The calls for Chakwera’s arrest come following the disclosure in an affidavit by former Immigration Director General Charles Kalumo that the decision to grant a diplomatic passport to Dozy Mmobuosi in 2023 did not come from him but the president.
In the affidavit, Kalumo says he acted under direct presidential instruction.
Several civil society organisations have since asked the ACB to arrest Chakwera as the case falls under the Corrupt Practices Act .
Records show that Mmobuosi was granted a Malawian diplomatic passport number MWD001402 after a high level meeting with Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.
This comes barely months after Chakwera blocked law enforcers to search his resident in Lilongwe over alleged theft of State House dogs.
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-A dramatic twist has rocked an already controversial case, with former Immigration Director General Charles Kalumo directly implicating former president Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera in the questionable issuance of a Malawian diplomatic passport to a Nigerian businessman now facing international fraud charges.
In sworn court affidavits, Kalumo makes a bold and consequential claim: that the decision to grant a diplomatic passport to Dozy Mmobuosi in 2023 did not originate from him, but was instead ordered from the very top—by the President himself.
The revelation strikes at the heart of executive authority and accountability.
Mmobuosi, who presented himself as a tech entrepreneur, would later be indicted in the United States over an alleged large-scale securities fraud scheme.
Yet, according to court records, he was granted a Malawian diplomatic passport—number MWD001402—shortly after a high-level meeting with Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, at a time when the country was grappling with the devastation of a cyclone disaster.
Kalumo’s account raises troubling questions: how did a foreign national, later accused of serious financial crimes abroad, secure one of Malawi’s most privileged travel documents? And who truly bears responsibility?
As Kalumo prepares to appear before the Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court, his defence is not merely procedural—it is explosive.
Through his lawyer, Chrispin Ndalama, Kalumo argues that he was acting under direct presidential instruction, effectively shifting the weight of responsibility to the former Head of State.
The defence insists that Kalumo cannot be held personally liable for actions carried out in execution of orders from a sitting president, invoking the principle of functional immunity.
But the legal challenge goes even deeper.
Ndalama is also questioning the very foundation of the case, arguing that the matter falls under the Corrupt Practices Act and should have been investigated and prosecuted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), not the police.
This technical argument, if upheld, could destabilize the prosecution’s case before it fully takes off.
If the court accepts that Kalumo was merely executing presidential orders, the spotlight could shift dramatically—placing Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera at the center of a scandal that now stretches beyond administrative irregularities into potential abuse of office.
The case, once seen as a matter of bureaucratic misconduct, is fast evolving into a test of political accountability at the highest level.
With the court set to hear preliminary objections, the stakes could not be higher.
What unfolds next may not only determine Kalumo’s fate—but could also redefine the boundaries of power, responsibility, and immunity in Malawi’s governance system.
LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Nigerian Billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi who partnered with Tigwilane Manja Foundation and told Malawi Members of Parliament (MPs) that he would build houses for Cyclone Freddy Victims is on the run and is wanted by the FBI for fraud.
Dozy was In Malawi last October through his The Dozy Mmobouosi Foundation and met former Presidents Bakili Muluzi and Joyce Banda as well as several members of parliament.
Alleged ‘billionaire fraudster lived a life of luxury and offered to save a UK Football Club Sheffield United football club is now being hunted by the FBI after being accused of ‘fleecing’ investors and disappearing without a trace from his London home
Former Presidents Joyce Banda and Bakili Muluzi with Dozy Mmobouosi
Nigerian-born Dozy Mmobuosi, 45, vanished from his luxurious Eccleston Square, London townhouse early last month, his neighbours told The Sunday Times.
He disappeared after US authorities charged him with securities fraud, making false filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and conspiracy charges following an FBI investigation.
Mmobuosi, real name Odogwu Banye Mmobuosi, has been accused of ‘reaping millions of dollars in illicit profits’ through illegal share sales and ‘looting’ at least £16million from ‘publicly listed companies’.
Mmobuosi, whose current whereabouts remain unknown, reportedly ‘popped up’ in Nigeria a few days ago to launch a food processing plant that he allegedly claims would create 12,000 jobs
He and Tingo Group, his global Fintech and Agri-Fintech group of companies, deny all wrongdoing – but he is accused of almost ‘entirely fabricating’ his business accounts.
US prosecutors in Manhattan unveiled criminal charges against Mmobuosi in early January, saying he lied to investors about his companies’ finances.
They say Mmobuosi falsely represented that his Tingo Mobile cellular business and Tingo Foods agriculture business were profitable, generating hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue
He sold both businesses to Tingo Group and Agri-Fintech Holdings, caused them to falsely portray the businesses as ‘cash-rich, revenue-generating companies,’ and looted millions of dollars by misappropriating cash and selling stock at inflated prices, the indictment said
However, in a statement issued to the African press last month, Mmobuosi said: ‘I wish to make it unequivocally clear that these allegations are unfounded and we are preparing to contest them to the full extent of our capacity.’
He added: ‘I am a resident in the United Kingdom and cannot be said to be at large.’
ATLANTA-(MaraviPost)-A Nigerian businessman, Dozy Mmobuosi, who was given a Malawian diplomatic passport “dubiously” after supporting the construction of houses for Cyclone Freddy survivors, has been accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of inflating the financial performance of his companies and key subsidiaries to defraud investors.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against Mmobuosi Odogwu Banye aka Dozy Mmobuosi and three affiliated U.S.-based entities of which he is the CEO.
The three companies including Tingo Group Inc., Agri-Fintech Holdings Inc., and Tingo International Holdings Inc.
The charges are connected with an alleged multi-year scheme to inflate the financial performance metrics of these companies and key operating subsidiaries to defraud investors worldwide.
The SEC’s complaint, filed on December 18, 2023, alleges that, since at least 2019, Mmobuosi spearheaded a scheme to fabricate financial statements and other documents of the three entities and their Nigerian operating subsidiaries, Tingo Mobile Limited and Tingo Foods PLC.
Dozy Mmobousi in Malawi
According to a statement released by the SEC, Mmobuosi made and caused the entities to make material misrepresentations about their business operations and financial success in press releases, periodic SEC filings, and other public statements.
The statement discloses that Tingo Group’s fiscal year 2022 form filed in March 2023, for instance, reported a cash and cash equivalent balance of US$461.7 million in its subsidiary Tingo Mobile’s Nigerian bank accounts.
“In reality, those same bank accounts allegedly had a combined balance of less than US$50 as of the end of fiscal year 2022,” says the statement.
It adds that the Nigerian businessman and his companies also fabricated the customer relationships that formed the basis of their purported businesses.
“The complaint alleges that Mmobuosi and the entities he controls have fraudulently obtained hundreds of millions in money or property through these schemes, and that Mmobuosi has siphoned off funds for his benefit, including purchases of luxury cars and travel on private jets, as well as an unsuccessful attempt to acquire an English Football Club Premier League team, among other things,” read the statement in part.
Meanwhile, the SEC is seeking emergency relief freezing Mmobuosi’s assets and prohibiting the three companies from transferring money or property or issuing shares to Mmobuosi.
The SEC also seeks an order preventing the defendants from selling or disposing of their respective holdings in Agri-Fintech or Tingo Group and prohibiting them and their agents from destroying, altering, or concealing records and documents.
Nigerian Philanthropist Dozy Mmobuosi in trouble
The charges against Mmobuosi come months after Hindenburg Research, an investment research firm, last week published an investigative report that uncovered multiple red flags in Tingo Group’s activities.
In June, Mmobuosi was in Malawi and it was revealed that the Malawi Government granted a diplomatic passport to him within two hours after making an application.
Mmobuosi was in Malawi to launch a housing project for 45 Tropical Cyclone Freddy surviving families in Phalombe. The houses are part of 100 houses which Mmobuosi through former President Bakili Muluzi pledged to construct at a total cost of K500 million.
Meanwhile, Mmobuosi has rejected the fraud allegations saying they are baseless and that he will contest them and cooperate with the authorities.
Mmobuosi has since temporarily stepped down as interim co-CEO of Tingo amid the ongoing investigations.
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The plight of cyclone victims in Malawi has received a glimmer of hope through a significant contribution from the philanthropic community.
During his recent visit to the country in early June, Dozy Mmobuosi expressed his concern for the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy and the pressing need for housing solutions for the affected communities.
Recognising the untapped potential of Malawi and the resilience of its people, Mmobuosi pledged to leverage his global networks to provide assistance and support.
Deeply moved by the challenges faced by cyclone victims, he took decisive action to address the urgent housing needs in the Phalombe and Zomba districts.
In collaboration with the Malawi Red Cross Society, The Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation has made a substantial deposit of USD 500,000 towards the construction of houses for cyclone victims.
This contribution aims to offer shelter and stability to those who have lost their homes and belongings in the wake of the disaster.
While the initial pledge stated support for the construction of 100 houses, recent updates from the Malawi authorities indicate that the number has been revised to 75.
As responsible citizens, it is crucial for us to emphasise the importance of transparency and accountability in ensuring that these adjustments were adequately communicated to The Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation.
Former President Dr. Bakili Muluzi, serving as a goodwill ambassador of Cyclone Freddy, expressed his gratitude for the generous donation during a recent press briefing which took place on 27th June.
He highlighted the impact that this contribution would have on the lives of the affected individuals and communities, stressing the urgent need for shelter and support.
The Malawi Red Cross Society, in coordination with the Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC), will oversee the construction of the houses.
The donation of K535 million kwacha will enable the completion of 45 houses in Phalombe and 30 houses in Zomba, with a goal of occupancy within the next four months.
This critical intervention will provide a much-needed lifeline to cyclone victims, offering them security, dignity, and hope for a better future.
The housing projects are expected to not only address immediate shelter needs but also serve as a catalyst for community rebuilding and restoration.
It is heartening to witness individuals like Dozy Mmobuosi stepping up to contribute to the welfare of the people in times of crisis.
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Former Malawi president Dr. Bakili Muluzi in his capacity as goodwill ambassador of Cyclone Freddy says Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation has made a deposit of US$ 500 000 to the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) towards the construction of houses for survivors of the disaster in Phalombe and Zomba districts.
Speaking during a press briefings at his BCA residence in Blantyre says “This is a profound impact for the displaced Malawians who are in urgent need of the assistance through vital shelter and food”
Muluzi and former president Dr. Joyce Banda have been soliciting funds at the call of president Lazarus Chakwera’s cyclonefreddyresponse under the Tigwiranemanja campaign.
Dozy Mmobousi in Malawi
Taking his turn, Malawi Red Cross Society President Innocent Majiya says the MK535 million kwacha donation will be used to construct 75 houses in Zomba and Phalombe districts.
“We received the funds and we will construct 45 houses in Phalombe and 30 houses in Phalombe. We will use artisans from the districts under the supervision of the Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC),” delighted Majiya.
The houses are expected to be occupied in the next four months.
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