A Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) member, Puseletso Lejone (45), who is also the Member of Parliament for Thaba-Moea Constituency No. 73, has found himself behind bars after failing to meet bail conditions set by the Maseru Magistrate’s Court on July 23rd, 2025. Lejone stands accused of orchestrating multiple fraudulent land deals, involving both individuals and institutions.
According to Detective Police Constable Ponto Motumi from the Police Headquarters’ Anti-Corruption and Fraud Unit, Lejone allegedly sold a plot of land to a local church for approximately M140,000, without possessing any legal documentation to substantiate ownership. He was initially granted bail of M3,000 and required to pledge property worth M20,000.
In a separate matter, Lejone is accused of purchasing a field valued at M400,000 but only paid M105,000. The sellers have reportedly been unable to retrieve the property documents because the rightful owner of the field passed away and the estate has not yet been formally settled. For this case as well, the court set bail at M3,000 with a surety of M30,000 in property.
Police Inspector Tšeliso Pheta noted that the accused was uncooperative during the arrest, forcing the police to apply significant effort to bring him before the court. Inspector Pheta issued a public appeal, urging all individuals with similar pending matters to voluntarily report to the authorities.
Meanwhile, several families and at least one church remain in limbo, waiting anxiously for property documents that have yet to materialize. What was supposed to be the security of land ownership has now turned into a legal and emotional nightmare.
This unfolding case shines a spotlight on the growing concerns around fraudulent land transactions in Lesotho, especially those involving high-profile individuals and raises urgent questions about transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
