THE Anti-Corruption Commission in Chirundu has arrested a Chiawa Local Court Magistrate and Clerk of Court for corrupt practices.

The commission stated that Jackline Chiposhi, 47, and Tryson Lishosho, 56, both residents of Kafue Local Court Grounds, are jointly charged with one (1) count of Corrupt Practices by Public Officer Contrary to Section 19 (1) as read with Section 41 of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012.

Particulars of the offence are that on dates unknown but between 1st November 2018 and 30th December 2018, in Kafue District, Jackline Chiposhi and Tryson Lishosho being public officers jointly and whilst acting together, did corruptly solicit for ZMK2,500 cash gratification, as an inducement or reward to reduce the compensation payable in a divorce case at Chiawa Local Court.

In a statement availed by ACC corporate affairs officer Crystal Mwale, Jackline Chiposhi is further charged with one count of the offence of Corrupt Practices by a public officer, contrary to Section 19 (1) as read with Section 41 of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012.

“Details are that on 3rd December 2018, in Kafue District, Lusaka, Magistrate Chiposhi being a Public Officer, corruptly received K2, 500 cash gratification, as an inducement or reward to reduce the compensation payable in a divorce case at Chiawa Local Court,” read the statement.

The duo has since been released on bond and will appear in court soon.