THREE business executives and Luwowoshi Mining Limited have appeared in the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court for alleged fraud and money laundering of more than USD$1 million after claims to have about 100 kilograms of Gold for sell.
Dominic Twinjika 39 of Salama Park in Lusaka, Treasure Malandala 34 of Mitengo area in Ndola ,Derrick Kapasa 32 of Roma Twinship in Lusaka and Luwowoshi Mining Limited face six counts of obtaining money by false pretence from Anton Russel a South African National and money laundering.
When the matter came up before magistrate Nthandose Chabala, the trio, together with the mining firm all pleaded not guilty to the six counts.
In count one, Twinjika on dates unknown , but between November 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020, with intent to defraud, obtained US$9,045 from Anton Russel by falsely pretending that it was for strorage and transportation of cobalt when infact not.
In count two, which is also that of obtaining money by false pretenses, Twinjika, Malandala, Kapasa and Luwowoshi Mining Limited, between Novermber, 1,2020 and December 30,2020, with intent to defraud, obtained US$72,160 from Anton Russel by falsely pretending that they had 82kilogrammes of gold for sale when infact not.
In count three, all the accused persons, between November 1 and December 30,2020, with intent to deceive, obtained US$16,000, cash from Anton Russel by falsely pretending that they had 107kilogrammes of gold for sale when infact not.
In count four , all the four accused between November 1,2020 and December 30,2020, with intent to deceive, obtained US$360,000 from Anton Russel by falsely pretending that the money would be paid to Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) for mineral tax clearance certificate for the export of 82kilogrammes of gold, when infact not.
In count five, Twinjika, Malandala, Kapasa, and Luwowoshi Mining Limited , on unknown dates ,but between November 1,2020 and December 30,2020, jointly and while acting together with intent to deceive to defraud, obtained US$124,000 from Anton Russel by falsely pretending that the same money was for chartering a plane from Lusaka to Dubai, when infact not.
And in count six,Twinjika, Malandala and Luwowoshi Mining Limited are charged with money laundering.
On dates unknown ,but between November 1,2020 and December 30,2020, jointly acquired and used US$522,165.40, knowing the same to be proceeds of crime.
The matter was then adjourned for continued trial to a later date.
(Mwebantu, Thursday, May 26th, 2022)