The Prosecution Division is the division created within the structures of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO). Its core mandate under section 6 (e) is to prosecute, subject to section 43, any offence committed under the Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act 5 of 1999, to render legal advice to the Director-General and staff and to assist with relevant expertise in the investigation of cases.
The prosecution division is composed of a team of lawyers headed by the Director of Prosecution, the Chief Anti- Corruption Prosecutor in the middle and the Principal Anti-Corruption Prosecutors.
Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act of 1999 as amended.
Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Regulations 2021.
Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act of 2008 as amended.
Penal Code Act of 2010.
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act of 1980.
Other relevant laws.
The National University of Lesotho (NUL) accountant Mr Phillip Tefo Majara stationed at Institute of Extra-Mural Studies (IEMS) branch in Maseru, working in the accounts office. The accused unlawfully did the following:
Nthatisi Thabane, and Mathabo Matsoso were employees of Lesotho government posted at the Ministry of Home Affairs holding offices of Refugee and Migration Liaison officer and Secretary to the then Deputy Minister
DCEO charged businessmen, Mr Teboho Tlokotsi and Mr Tumo Ramonaheng with corruption in the procurement of the government vehicle fleet. The two charged with contravening the Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences
Former Director General of Land Administration Authority (LAA) Mr Mahashe Chaka charged with contravening Section 13 (3) )a) and (b) of the Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act 5 of
Former Minister of Gender,Sports and Recreation Dr Mahali Phamotse, Principal secretary Education and Deputy Principal secretary was charged with corruption for allegedly influencing the awarding of a 2015 High schools textbooks
The Core business of the Directorate is to prevent and fight corruption and economic crime in both the public sector and the private sector.
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