The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony.
The arrest was made in Lilongwe on Thursday, October 24, following investigations into a serious criminal offense in which Kaliati is suspected to have played a key role.
In a statement, MPS National Spokesperson Senior Superintendent Peter Kalaya says the law enforcement service has evidence that Kaliati played a key role in the conspiracy which will be given out to the public in due course.
“MPS arrested Hon. Kaliati in Lilongwe on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The Service has evidence which implicates Hon. Kaliati and two others for the said conspiracy. Details of the serious offense that she is accused of and individuals she conspired together with will be given out to the public at an appropriate time,” reads the statement.
Kaliati will appear before a court of law within the next 48 hours, as per legal requirements.