Embattled politician Raphael Nakacinda has been slapped with another criminal charge, adding to the several cases he is currently facing before the courts.
The 49-year-old Patriotic Front (PF) faction secretary general has been charged with espionage, an offence involving the obtaining or dissemination of confidential or sensitive information through covert or unlawful means.
Nakacinda appeared before the High Court before Judge Mwaka Ngoma, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The allegations stem from information he is said to have provided in connection with a documentary titled “The Great Region Scheme: How Foreign Powers and Local Entities are Destroying Africa – Part …”.
The court heard that the matter relates to alleged false information linked to the documentary.
Nakacinda, who is currently serving jail terms, also has other active cases before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court, including matters related to seditious practices.
The case has since been adjourned, with further proceedings expected as the matter continues before the High Court.
He obtained information through spying.
The information was passed on to the documentary.
The information was false.
AND there is a DPP who is drawing a salary?