Malawi Ex-Army Chief Arrested Following Allegations over Sudan Arms
The former army chief faces five counts, including abuse of office and dealing in terrorist property, after allegations tied to illegal arms trafficking.
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Malawi ex-army chief arrested following allegations over Sudan arms
General Paul Valentino Phiri's arrest comes months after the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) reported unverified allegations, based on purported US intelligence, that Malawi military personnel may have helped Sudanese rebels acquire heavy weaponry. "The charges arise from allegations concerning his role in facilitating illegal arms trafficking in June and July 2025," the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said in a statement announcing Phi…
Breaking News: ACB Arrests Former MDF Commander General Paul Phiri
ShareBy MFN Desk Team The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Paul Valentino Phiri over five alleged offences, including abuse of office. According to ACB spokesperson Jacqueline Ngongonda, Phiri was arrested in connection with offences he is suspected of committing last year. Ngongonda said Phiri is currently being questioned… The post Breaking News: ACB Arrests Former MDF Commander Gene…
ACB arrests fonabs former MDF Commander Paul Valentino Phiri over illegal arms, terrorist property
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former Chief of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), General Paul Valentino Phiri. According to a Press Release issued by the ACB today, October1 2026, and signed by Senior Public Relations Officer Jacqueline Ngongonda, the former MDF boss has been arrested on five counts. According to the press release, General […]
Army boss in cuffs:Ex-Malawi Defence Force commander arrested over ‘illegal arms trafficking’ and terrorism-linked offences
A retired former commander of the Malawi Defence Force has been dramatically arrested over allegations of illegal arms trafficking in a case set to rock the country’s security establishment. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) announced on Thursday that General Paul Valentino Phiri (Retired), once one of the most powerful figures in Malawi’s military hierarchy, had been […] The post Army boss in cuffs:Ex-Malawi Defence Force commander arrested over…
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