Matala Court Clerk Faces Corruption and Embezzlement Charges
Maseru – 20 July 2026 A 30-year-old Mosotho civil servant, Maqoacha Qhobosheane, who is deployed within the Judiciary as a court clerk at Matala Local Court, has appeared before court on multiple charges of corruption, embezzlement and abuse of office following allegations that he unlawfully collected and misappropriated money from members of the public. Qhobosheane […]
Assistant Accountant convicted of theft and Money Laundering
Mohale’s Hoek, The DCEO has secured a conviction at Mohale’s hoek Magistrate court on Monday 27th April 2026. An assistant accountant in the Ministry of Finance, Pensions Unit, Mapapali Seitheko (42), of Upper Thamae Maseru, has been convicted of theft of public funds and money laundering. Seitlheko was responsible for disbursing pension funds to elderly beneficiaries, […]
DCEO LAUNCHES ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has launched a public sensitization campaign to strengthen community awareness and engagement in the fight against corruption across Qacha’s Nek District. The five-day initiative, which began on Monday, 13 April and concluded on Friday, 17 April 2026, targeted at least 12 villages. Through a mix of village-level […]
DCEO Hosts Motivational Talk to Strengthen Professionalism and Integrity
13 March 2026 Maseru- The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) held a motivational talk for its staff aimed at strengthening professionalism, integrity and personal development within the organization. The session was facilitated by Advocate Mary Bosiu, who delivered a presentation under the thought-provoking theme “If I Had a Choice, Would I Choose to […]
Mokhotlong workshop sparks renewed commitment to report corruption
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) held a sensitization workshop for Heads of Departments from various ministries and members of the private sector in Mokhotlong on 25 February 2026. Opening the workshop, the DCEO Director General, Advocate Brigadier Mants’o Sello, stated that the purpose of the engagement was to sensitize stakeholders in the […]
Youth Stand for Transparency and Accountability; Sensitisation Workshop for Leribe and Botha Bothe Anti-Corruption Youth Committees.
February 25, 2026. Botha Bothe- Youth from Butha-Buthe and Leribe recently gathered in Butha-Buthe for a sensitisation workshop on youth-led anti-corruption initiatives. The event brought together young representatives from sports, business, NGOs, and churches to promote integrity and accountability in their communities. Participants discussed challenges such as bribery, favoritism, abuse of power, mismanagement of funds, […]
From Dialogue to Action: Youth Anti-Corruption Committees from Mafeteng and Mohale’s Hoek Unite Against Corruption.
February 24, 2026. Mohale’s Hoek- The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences through Youth Anti-Corruption Program held a sensitisation workshop for Youth Anti-Corruption Committees from Mafeteng and Mohale’s Hoek, bringing together young representatives from sports, business, NGOs, and churches to strengthen the fight against corruption in their communities. The workshop provided a platform for participants […]
DCEO Promotes Integrity and Career Awareness at Lioli High School, Teyateyaneng.
25/02/26 The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) today visited Lioli High School as part of the 2026 Back-to-School celebrations, delivering a strong anti-corruption message under the theme “Enough is Enough” with corruption – “Re Tenehile ke bobolu.” The visit aimed to encourage learners to reject corruption in all its forms and to become […]
DCEO Declares 2026 the Year of Zero Tolerance Against Corruption
February 2026 marked a defining moment for the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) as the institution convened a pivotal staff meeting focused on reinforcing ethics, integrity, and renewed institutional commitment. Addressing officers with urgency and conviction, DCEO Director General, Advocate Brigadier Mant’so Sello, called on staff to boldly declare 2026 as “Selemo sa […]
QILOANE COUNCILLORS ACCUSED OF LAND-BRIBERY SCHEME WORTH M98 250.
16/02/2026 Maseru- Five (5) Qiloane council members have appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on 28 counts of corruption. The accused; Tanki Mokoma, Motjeku Petlane, Nteboheleng Matamane, Lekunutu Mosuoe, and Leketla Seqhee , allegedly accepted bribes amounting to M98,250 for surveying and allocating land to buyers. It is alleged that they demanded M1,000 from each person to […]