2017

Six Arrested and Held in Zambia for Illicit Sale of HIV and Antimalarial Products

Investigation by USAID Inspector General Leads to Joint Law Enforcement Action

Washington, D.C.—Last week, authorities in Zambia arrested and held six individuals, including two pharmacy owners, involved in the illicit sale of HIV and malaria test kits in Lusaka, the country’s capital. The arrests took place using evidence gathered during a 5 month-long investigation by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Inspector General (OIG).