THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it has recorded a warn and caution statement from two High Court Judges: Charles Kafunda and Joshua Banda, over allegations of interference with witnesses during pending proceedings of the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC).

And the commission has revealed that it recorded warn and caution statements from the two judges earlier in January this year, for corrupt practices in the manner the two allegedly solicited for K130, 000 and actually received K63,000 from a former Sheriff Officer, David Mwanza, as an inducement or reward for them to have charges against him adjudicated in his favour.

In a statement, Wednesday, ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe said the said matter was under investigation by the JCC.

The Commission reiterated that there would be no sacred cows in the fight against corruption.

“The Anti- Corruption Commission has recorded a warn and caution statement from two High Court Judges, Justices Charles Kafunda and Joshua Banda over allegations of interference with witnesses during pending proceedings of the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC). And the ACC earlier on in January this year, recorded a warn and caution statements from the two judges, for corrupt practices contrary to section 19 (1) of the AC Act No 3 of 2012 in the manner the two solicited for ZMW 130, 000.00 and actually received ZMW 63,000.00 from Mr. David Mwanza as an inducement or reward for them to have charges against Mr. Mwanza by the Judiciary adjudicated in his favour,” stated Chibwe.

“The said matter is under investigations by the JCC. Mr. Mwanza is a former Sheriff Officer in Solwezi under the Office of Sheriff Zambia. The ACC remains resolute in its pursuit of the ideal of zero tolerance to corruption. The Commission reiterates that there will be no sacred cows in the fight against corruption. Therefore, the public is urged to continue reporting all cases of corruption on the toll-free line 5980 and WhatsApp on 0973039550.”