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Tension arose Wednesday within the Catholic community as the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) summoned Archbishop of Lusaka, Alick Banda, to appear before its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) in connection with unstated ongoing investigations.
According to a formal notice dated 31st December 2025, the Commission directed Archbishop Banda to report to the AMLIU offices situated at the former Ministry of Justice Building on Monday, 5th January 2026 at 10:00 hours, without fail.
The notice, issued under Section 26(e) of the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001, requires the Archbishop to appear before an Anti-Money Laundering Officer.
The document, addressed to Archbishop Alick Banda, Archdiocese of Lusaka, was signed by the Head of AMLIU, for the Director General of the Drug Enforcement Commission.
While the notice does not disclose the nature of the investigations or the specific allegations prompting the summons, it legally compels the recipient to present themselves before the Commission.
Efforts to obtain an immediate comment from the Archdiocese of Lusaka were unsuccessful by press time.
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