Malawi: From Orphan Care to Crime Hub - Amitofo Centre Linked to Malawi's Wildlife Smuggling Network

Malawi: From Orphan Care to Crime Hub - Amitofo Centre Linked to Malawi's Wildlife Smuggling Network

A shocking investigation by The Economist has ripped the veil off what appears to be one of Malawi's darkest scandals -- a wildlife trafficking network allegedly operating through the Taiwanese Buddhist-managed Amitofo Care Centre (ACC) in Blantyre.

Malawi orphans allegedly exploited in transnational wildlife trafficking network Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

A shocking investigation by The Economist has unveiled allegations that the Amitofo Care Centre (ACC) in Blantyre, a Taiwanese Buddhist-managed facility set up to care for orphans and vulnerable children may have been used as a conduit for illegal wildlife trafficking. Evidence suggests some children were groomed and manipulated into participating in a network orchestrated […] The post Malawi orphans allegedly exploited in transnational wildlife…

From Orphan Care to Crime Hub: Amitofo Centre Linked to Malawi’s Wildlife Smuggling Network - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

A shocking investigation by The Economist has ripped the veil off what appears to be one of Malawi’s darkest scandals — a wildlife trafficking network allegedly operating through the Taiwanese Buddhist-managed Amitofo Care Centre (ACC) in Blantyre. The centre, originally founded to care for orphans and vulnerable children, now stands accused of being infiltrated by […] The post From Orphan Care to Crime Hub: Amitofo Centre Linked to Malawi’s Wil…