Police and Magalasi clash over Amaryllis charges

**Police and Former MERA Chief Disagree Over Status of Amaryllis Hotel Investigation**

*Lilongwe, Malawi –* A dispute has arisen between the Malawi Police Service and former Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) chief Collins Magalasi regarding whether the former regulator has been formally charged in connection with the Amaryllis Hotel scandal.

Magalasi was arrested on [date not specified] as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the Amaryllis Hotel. Following his detention, representatives of Magalasi asserted that he had been charged with offenses related to the case.

Contrasting that claim, Police spokesperson Gladys Chiwawula told Nyasa Times that Magalasi “has NOT yet been charged” and that “officers are still in the process of finalising the necessary legal steps.” Chiwawula emphasized that the police are continuing their investigation and that any formal charges will be announced in due course.

The disagreement highlights a lack of clarity about the procedural stage of the case. No court documents or official charge sheets have been released to confirm either position. Both the police and Magalasi’s camp have refrained from providing further details pending the conclusion of the investigation.

The Amaryllis Hotel scandal, which has drawn public attention due to concerns over procurement and financial management, remains under investigation by law‑enforcement authorities. No additional arrests or charges have been reported at this time.

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