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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has urged the High Court to uphold the three-year prison sentence imposed on Wanziya Chirwa, wife of Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo.
In submissions before the Economic and Financial Crimes Division of the High Court, the ACC argued that Chirwa’s appeal lacked merit and should be dismissed.
The commission stated that the Subordinate Court had thoroughly assessed the evidence before convicting Chirwa on five out of eight counts related to possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime.
“These proceedings arise from the Subordinate Court’s decision on September 27, 2024, where the appellant was found guilty and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. The charges relate to two properties in Foxdale, two in Ibex Hill, and funds held in two Indo Zambia Bank accounts,” the ACC submitted.
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According to the Commission, the magistrate exercised caution and convicted Chirwa only on charges supported by sufficient evidence.
“The learned magistrate carefully evaluated all eight charges and only found the appellant guilty where the evidence met the threshold. We submit that the conviction was well-grounded and urge this honorable court to uphold it,” the ACC added.
In her appeal, Chirwa argued that the lower court erred in both law and fact by convicting her without sufficient evidence. She also challenged the valuation of her assets—estimated at K23 million—and accused investigators of mishandling her case.
However, the ACC dismissed these claims, insisting that the investigation and prosecution were fair and conducted in accordance with the law.
“The grounds of appeal raised by the appellant are baseless. We pray that this court upholds the conviction and dismisses the appeal,” the ACC stated.
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