Court Hears Conflicting Testimony in Alleged Jobs-for-Cash Scheme

MASERU-Fresh details and sharp exchanges emerged in court this week as the bribery and money laundering case against ‘Mapuleng Montši continued before Thamae Thamae in Maseru, with prosecutors questioning the credibility of her claims that money she received from job seekers was merely financial assistance rather than bribes. Montši stands accused of helping individuals secure employment within the Ministry of Home Affairs Lesotho in exchange for payments, while also allegedly handling funds believed to be proceeds of crime. The case, which dates back several…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...