Two Nepalese Nationals have been arrested for staying in the country without the required documents at Lodge in Mangochi during a sweeping exercise Wednesday night.

Eastern Region Immigration Public Relations Officer Edward Chidzalo identified the two suspects as Bhabi Bahadur and Rabin Rai.

According to Chidzalo, the two entered the country as visitors through Songwe Border in Karonga on 6th September, 2022.

Chidzalo said the suspects were given a month to stay in Malawi and were expected to leave the country on 5th October, 2022. But the stayed and did not renew their papers after expiry.

The suspects were later taken to Mangochi prison, waiting for their sentencing following their conviction earlier yesterday.