Malawi's ex-president wanted for "abuse of office and money laundering"

The Police in Malawi today  issued an arrest warrant for former President Joyce Banda over a corruption scandal, known as Cashgate, during her time in office.

In issuing the arrest warrant for the Country's former President Joyce Banda, Malawi's police said they have discovered "credible evidence"  in connection with the $250million  Cashgate corruption scandal which they say  "raises reasonable suspicion that the former president committed offenses relating to abuse of office and money laundering".

Cashgate is touted to be the biggest financial scandal in Malawi's history in which officials of Mrs Banda's government were accused of looting  funds under her watch.

Ex - President Joyce Banda who is outside the country has not commented on the allegations.

Meanwhile, Malawi's Police say  they will ask Interpol for help in getting her to return  home.