Zambia: Civil Servants In Northern Province Altering Payslips To Obtain Loans, PS Tells ACC

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 3, 2026Country: Zambia

Crime & Law

Zambia: Civil Servants In Northern Province Altering Payslips To Obtain Loans, PS Tells ACC

The Zambian permanent secretary has informed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) that civil servants in the Northern Province are altering their payslips to obtain loans. These officials are falsifying their documents to improve their credit applications. The issue raises concerns about fraud and financial security in the region.

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