The former first lady of Zambia has been arrested on charges of theft.

Zambian police have arrested former first lady Esther Lungu on charges of theft.

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“Police … have filed formal charges against former First Lady Esther Lungu and have detained her … on three counts of car theft,” the police said in a social media statement.

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It is noted that four more people were detained along with her, they are being charged with the same charges.

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Esther is also charged with possession of property believed to be the proceeds of crime.

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All detainees are in custody.