Prosecution looms as forensic audit flags 80 senior officials

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 | 1690 Views |

Despite not naming any individuals or entities in the summary of the forensic audit, the Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, says prosecutions will be the defining outcome of the much-anticipated investigation

Last year Botswana commissioned a forensic affidavit report to probe issues of embezzlement, corruption and fraud, among others in public finances between April 2014 and March 2024. Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Limited was appointed by government to provide forensic audit services.

The much-anticipated forensic audit report has revealed significant irregularities in governance, fraud and corruption but notably, the public summary stops short of naming or directly implicating any individuals.

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