DIS, Butterfly head for another bruising legal tussle :: Mmegi Online

The drama between the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) and its former spy officer, Welheminah ‘Butterfly’ Maswabi seems to be brewing again as they are now headed for another round of tussle at the courts.

In the latest fight, the DIS and the State prosecuting agency, Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) are now headed to the Court of Appeal (CoA) this time around seeking a review of the decision to acquit and dismiss ‘Butterfly’ of all charges by the High Court.

The legal battle that started as far back as October 17, 2019 and regarded by many as involving alleged treasonous attempts across borders and some powerful individuals within the country abruptly came to a short end in August 2021. This was after the Gaborone High Court Judge, Zein Kebonang acquitted and discharged the former spy officer of all charges amongst them money laundering.

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DIS, Butterfly head for another bruising legal tussle

The drama between the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) and its former spy officer, Welheminah ‘Butterfly’ Maswabi seems to be brewing again as they are now headed for another round of tussle at the courts.

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