A huge money laundering scheme was recently busted by the Zambian intelligence. This money laundering racket is one of the most shocking revelations in the Zambian history. Not only is the money involved in this scheme goes to millions, but the people involved are of high- level; working with ministers and top-government offices. Thus money laundering scheme is a prime example of the ongoing corruption within the Zambian government and the urgent need to take corrective actions before it is too late for the nation.

The news was busted by FIC (Financial Intelligence Centre) and as per the list; it contains the name of some of the prominent lawyers in Zambia. The topper of this list is OMM Banda. He is a noted legal counselor working for the reputed firm Avik International. As per the news revealed, Banda is suspected of laundering illegal money for Zambian dictator Edgar Lungu. Some of the legal counselors named in the list are even working for Zambian parliament ministers. It is therefore, not hard to imagine why this mass money laundering scheme was able to slide under the radar of the government, lawmakers and even the intelligence groups.

Out of the names of counselors and law firms, Central Chambers was found to be among the top. This means the amount suspected to be laundered under the Central Chambers is huge. The private firm is owned by Sakwiba Sikota, the legal counselor for the Ventriglias. It is a well-known fact that the Ventriglias have been under the radar for various illegal activities and amongst all these cases; Sikota has been their legal counsel. As such, his name on this list of money laundering suspects throws new light on his activities as well as the relationship with the Ventriglias.

The intelligence team suspects more name to pop-up as they have hardened their investigation. The teams will be sharing news as and when anything new comes up.