06/06/2025
ACC arrests 5 RTSA officers over corruption
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested five Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) officers over corruption allegations.
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The case involves bribes, unlawful issuance of driving licenses, and test certificates that were allegedly granted without proper inspections.
These arrests were made in the early hours of yesterday, June 5, 2025.
According to ACC director general Daphne Pauline Soko Chabu, the five officers arrested engaged in corrupt practices by accepting bribes in exchange for providing official documents including licenses and test certificates to individuals who had not undergone the proper procedures or assessment.
Speaking at a press briefing, Chabu noted that all five officers who include inspectors, an examiner, a registry clerk and a cashier have been released on bond and will be required to appear in court at a later date.
Chabu highlighted the disregard for the consequences of their actions exhibited by officials engaging in traffic-related corruption.
"Corrupt officials in the transport sector have shown a complete lack of regard for the devastating impact their actions can have on road safety and public trust in the system," said Chabu.
“These individuals put their personal gain above the well-being of the people they are supposed to serve, and we will not allow them to go unchecked."
She cautioned those who abuse their positions of authority and the public's trust for personal gain, emphasising that corruption ultimately hinders the progress and development of society.
“Every instance of corruption represents money or resources that could have been used for legitimate purposes, instead ending up as bribes lining the pockets of unscrupulous officials," she said.
"This is unacceptable and will not be tolerated."
Meanwhile, RTSA chief executive officer, Amon Mweemba stated that the commission is conducting internal investigations into the allegations leveled against its officers.
Mweemba added that if the evidence points to their guilt, the five accused individuals will be fired from their positions with immediate effect.
“We will not tolerate corruption within our ranks, [we] are fully committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability,” he added.
By Sharon Zulu
ACC arrests 5 RTSA officers over corruption
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested five Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) officers over corruption allegations.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ByLUPgJqf/?mibextid=oFDknk
The case involves bribes, unlawful issuance of driving licenses, and test certificates that were allegedly granted without proper inspections.
These arrests were made in the early hours of yesterday, June 5, 2025.
According to ACC director general Daphne Pauline Soko Chabu, the five officers arrested engaged in corrupt practices by accepting bribes in exchange for providing official documents including licenses and test certificates to individuals who had not undergone the proper procedures or assessment.
Speaking at a press briefing, Chabu noted that all five officers who include inspectors, an examiner, a registry clerk and a cashier have been released on bond and will be required to appear in court at a later date.
Chabu highlighted the disregard for the consequences of their actions exhibited by officials engaging in traffic-related corruption.
"Corrupt officials in the transport sector have shown a complete lack of regard for the devastating impact their actions can have on road safety and public trust in the system," said Chabu.
“These individuals put their personal gain above the well-being of the people they are supposed to serve, and we will not allow them to go unchecked."
She cautioned those who abuse their positions of authority and the public's trust for personal gain, emphasising that corruption ultimately hinders the progress and development of society.
“Every instance of corruption represents money or resources that could have been used for legitimate purposes, instead ending up as bribes lining the pockets of unscrupulous officials," she said.
"This is unacceptable and will not be tolerated."
Meanwhile, RTSA chief executive officer, Amon Mweemba stated that the commission is conducting internal investigations into the allegations leveled against its officers.
Mweemba added that if the evidence points to their guilt, the five accused individuals will be fired from their positions with immediate effect.
“We will not tolerate corruption within our ranks, [we] are fully committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability,” he added.
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba June 6, 2025