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Amnesty International Suspends Corrupt ZIM Office

Amnesty International Zimbabwe, which was exposed in an audit that unearthed serious fraud and mismanagement involving millions of United States dollars has been suspended from its mother body, Amnesty International. Amnesty International is an international human rights organisation that has been part of a phalanx of anti-establishment non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Zimbabwe.

In a statement yesterday, Amnesty International media manager for Southern Africa Mr Robert Shivambu said the international organisation’s international body was putting the local office under administration following evidence of fraud and financial misconduct.

“An extensive forensic audit was conducted in late 2018 which uncovered evidence of fraud and serious financial mismanagement by individuals in AIZ.

“National law enforcement agencies were notified of the findings earlier this year and the organisation also commenced the legal process of civil recovery in order to recoup lost funds,” Mr Shivambu said.

Albert Echetah

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