Malawi Police Lied on Paul Mphwiyo’s Interpol Status: startling revelations have emerged that challenge the credibility of the Malawi Police Service.
Contrary to their claims, no Interpol red alert was ever issued for Paul Mphwiyo, a key figure in the 2013 multibillion-kwacha Cashgate scandal.
Mphwiyo, who fled Malawi in June 2023 as the High Court neared a ruling on his involvement, has reportedly been spotted back in Lilongwe, raising questions about the government’s commitment to justice under President Lazarus Chakwera.
Malawi Police Lied on Paul Mphwiyo’s Escape and Interpol Claims
The Malawi Police Service insisted they had engaged Interpol to track Mphwiyo after he vanished in June 2023, just before a critical High Court decision.
However, investigations reveal no such red alert exists on Interpol’s database. Mphwiyo, linked to East Bridge Estates Limited, which recently received K33 billion from the Malawi Government, appears to have evaded justice with ease.
Sources tracked his initial escape from Mangochi to Durban, South Africa, facilitated by a State House vehicle to bypass roadblocks—a clear sign of high-level protection.
Mphwiyo’s Movements: From South Africa to Malawi
After staying at Southern Sun in Durban and later relocating to Johannesburg, Mphwiyo reportedly lived comfortably abroad, with stints in Zambia and Mozambique to orchestrate fertilizer shipments.
Payments from the Malawi Government to East Bridge allegedly sustained his fugitive lifestyle. Around January 22, 2025, as fertilizer arrived in Malawi from a Zambian supplier—not East Bridge—Mphwiyo is said to have returned to Lilongwe.
Sources claim he stayed in Area 43, moving discreetly in a tinted vehicle, shielded by senior Malawi Police figures.
Malawi Police Lied on Paul Mphwiyo: A Cover-Up Exposed?
The absence of an Interpol alert and Mphwiyo’s bold return to Malawi point to a potential cover-up. A high-ranking source alleges that senior police officials are protecting him, while a security expert criticized the Chakwera administration for its reluctance to pursue justice.
“The President’s reputation for shielding criminals is well-documented,” the expert noted, citing instances of passports issued to wrongdoers and Chakwera’s associations with fraudsters.
Following media exposure, Mphwiyo reportedly fled again via Mchinji, further highlighting the government’s inaction.
Implications of the Malawi Police’s Deception
The Malawi Police’s false claims about an Interpol alert undermine public trust and suggest complicity in shielding Mphwiyo, a figure central to the Cashgate scandal that defrauded Malawi of billions.
With East Bridge’s recent K33 billion payout and Mphwiyo’s unhindered movements, the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) faces scrutiny for prioritizing political allies over accountability.
The lack of an Interpol red notice, despite police assurances, casts doubt on their integrity and the administration’s anti-corruption stance.
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