Khama threatens legal suite for defamation

Friday, August 21, 2020

Khama in his office PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Former President Ian Khama will sue an investigator for defamation and perjury after he was implicated in a corruption scandal, accusing him of syphoning-off money to fund terrorism during his reign.

Khama revealed this after a forensic investigation found allegations against him, South African businesswoman, Bridgette Motsepe, ex-spy chief, Isaac Kgosi and spy agent, Welheminah ‘Butterfly’ Maswabi were fabricated.

On Wednesday, Omnia Strategy LLP, an international law firm founded by Cherie Blair and Alaco Ltd, a leading business intelligence and investigations firm, released the findings of their forensic investigation titled ‘Project Monarch: Flies & Lies’.

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Khama threatens legal suite for defamation

Former President Ian Khama will sue an investigator for defamation and perjury after he was implicated in a corruption scandal, accusing him of syphoning-off money to fund terrorism during his reign.

Tebogo nominated for Laureus award

Murder accused's hopes for bail dashed

We welcome the forensic audit

Public health diplomacy vital for global security

Maintaining a consistent character

We are coming for your personal assets – Boko

BDP pressure weighs on Masisi

Sowa Town Council beset by challenges

We welcome the forensic audit