In a significant operation at Lilongwe’s Kamuzu International Airport, the Fiscal Police  apprehended five women on charges of Money Laundering on Friday.

Upon their arrival from Dubai, authorities discovered the women in possession of a staggering 338 ATM cards sourced from different banks across the country.

The arrest was confirmed by Malawi Police headquarters spokesperson, Peter Kalaya, who identified the individuals as Sellina Mkandawire (39), Fatima Dziko (35), Diness Mphande (66), Hanifa Osman (33), and Angella Mphande (36).

Kalaya further revealed that the women were allegedly involved in laundering the illicit funds.

Following their appearance in court on Friday, the five suspects were subsequently granted bail.