The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested two senior officials from the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) over an alleged fraudulent transfer of US$403,615.63.
The suspects have been identified as NOCMA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Miklas Reuben, 54, and Senior Operations Manager Thokozani Jacob Sesani, 49.
In a statement dated August 26, 2026, MPS Deputy National Public Relations Officer Superintendent Alfred Chimthere said the arrests were made in connection with the alleged fraudulent transfer.
“The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested two officials from the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) in connection with the alleged fraudulent transfer of USD403,615.63,” Chimthere said.
According to police, the two are likely to face charges of negligence by a public officer in preserving money and misuse of public office, among other related offences.
“The two are likely to face charges of Negligence by a public officer in preserving money and Misuse of public office, among other related offences,” the statement said.
Police said the money was allegedly transferred to account number 237055126003 belonging to Moniray Mozhandlings Ltd.
“The transfer was purportedly made to facilitate loading and clearing charges for fuel at the ports of Beira and Nacala in Mozambique,” Chimthere said.
Reuben is from Kabera Village under Traditional Authority Makwangala in Ntcheu District, while Sesani hails from Kathongera Village under Traditional Authority Chulu in Kasungu District.
The two suspects are expected to appear in court soon.
“Meanwhile, investigations into the matter are ongoing,” Chimthere said.
