Fraud suspect refuses to be fingerprinted

State Prosecutor Thabo Malambane told the court yesterday that during the last court appearance before Village Chief Magistrate Barnabas Nyamadzabo, Lekwae was ordered to have his fingerprints taken so that his dual citizenship could be investigated. Lekwae allegedly holds both South African and Botswana citizenships.

Speaking before Village Magistrate Ephraith Ndengwa, Malambane requested that the court make another order to force Lekwae to submit his fingerprints. He said he was reluctant to apply for contempt of court as Lekwae is already in custody.