Zambian lawyers have been suspected of laundering money. The names were recently shortlisted and published by FIC (Financial Intelligence Centres). Among the names, Masozi Banda, a lawyer from Avik International topped this list. When approached, he simply stated that this money is for Edgar Lungu, the President of Zambia. Investigation has strengthened.

Another shocking fact is the involvement of government contractors, officials and even government ministers in this scheme. As per the reports, it is suspected that majority of these bank accounts are owned by top lawyers and law firm owners. Further, it has also been investigated that majority of these accounts activity transacted money during famous trial related to Nigerian Oil Controversy as well as during the fraudulent election campaigns. As such, it can be easily said that these amounts are basically circulated for illegal activities and funding fraudulent campaigns.

Among the names of fraudulent lawyers, one of them that caught the attention of many was of Sakwiba Sikota. He is the owner of Central Chambers, a law firm. He is also the legal counsellor for the Ventriglias and has been handling their accounts for a long time. As such, his involvement in this money laundering act can be understood since his long term associate, the Ventriglia family are also known for engaging in notorious activities. Furthermore, the Ventriglias are current holding the Zambezi Portland Cement for which Dr. Mahtani is fighting a long case at the Lusaka High Court. This news clearly indicates that Sikota, being a lawyer, has involved in criminal and illegal activities. While investigation is still going on, it is expected that all those named in the list and the rest being investigated will be guilty of money laundering. Once found guilty, these lawyers and government contractors will lose their license and will be given appropriate punishment.