HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) should not relent in investigating public office bearers. And DEC Director General Nason Banda says provisions of non-conviction based forfeitures should be actively utilised for the swift recovery of public resources. Banda has revealed that the commission maintained a stellar record with zero audit reports in 2023. Speaking on Thursday during the 23rd Session of the Senior Officers Conference, held under the theme; “Beyond Boundaries – Navigating Tomorrow’s Frontiers in Combating Illicit Drugs and Money Laundering,” Mwiimbu said investigations by the commission play a critical role in the recovery of lost assets. “On money laundering, there is zero tolerance for corruption and money laundering activities. On...

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