Tanzania: Magistrate, Businessman Booked for Soliciting 1 Million/ - From 'Lady in Probate Case'

Magomeni Primary Court Magistrate Omary Abdallah and a businessman, George Balongo have been arraigned at a Dar es Salaam court on four counts of soliciting 1m/- and receiving a bribe of 500,000/- from Agnes Nyenza for assistance in a probate case.

Before Kisutu Principal Resident Magistrate, Respicious Mwijage, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and were granted bail on condition they secured two reliable sureties who would sign a bond of 10m/- each.

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