“It is alleged that on dates unknown but between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011, the duo did steal a total of K1.4 billion, funds which came into their possession by virtue of their office as secretary general and finance manager respectively,” Mr Silomba said in a statement yesterday.
The two suspects are believed to have acquired property which includes houses, cars and plots.
“Further, Mr Mushitu was found with an AK47 rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition without authority and he has since been charged with being in possession of an offensive weapon contrary to Section 85 of Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia,” the statement adds.
The two suspects have since been released on bond and will appear in court soon.
Last December, ZRCS national president Kelvin Chiposwa said the board had noted with grave sadness the manner in which DEC had continued a witch-hunt against Mr Mushitu and other officers.
In a response to DEC’s demand for Mr Mushitu and Mr Chituta’s suspension to pave way for investigations into alleged misappropriation of donor funds, Mr Chiposwa said the ZRCS board found it extremely difficult to suspend the duo because the commission did not specify the nature of the allegations.
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