
Court Of Appeal Grants Conditional Stay Of Forfeiture Order In Tasila Lungu Case
The latest update in the ongoing forfeiture case involving Ms. Tasila Lungu’s K8 million ranch in Sinda District, Eastern Province, is that the Court of Appeal has granted a conditional stay of execution of the judgment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC). The Court of Appeal is yet to hear the substantive appeal filed by Ms. Lungu, who is challenging the forfeiture ruling. On September 17, 2024, the EFCC ordered the forfeiture of the Sinda property to the State, following findings of unexplained wealth. Investigations had revealed a significant disparity between the value of the ranch and Ms. Lungu’s known legitimate sources of income. Dissatisfied with the ruling, Ms. Lungu filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal, contesting the EFCC’s decision. Awaiting the hearing and determination of her appeal, Ms. Lungu applied to the Court of Appeal for a stay of execution of the EFCC’s judgment. On January 23, 2025, the Court of Appeal granted her request