AFTER spending eight days behind bars, Police have confirmed charging aunty rich-rich and former TV personality, Faith Musonda with Espionage and criminal trespass following her bravado move to storm the President’s residence in New Kasama in the wee hours of the morning.
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It was reported that she went to Community House demanding answers on why her court cases are delaying.
According to police, Faith, 41, of Chalala in Lusaka, found herself on the wrong side of the law after allegedly driving her Toyota Fortuner, registration number BBA 8874, to Community House between 00:30 and 01:00 hours on July 2, 2025.
Her night drive, however, came to a dramatic halt after alert police officers stationed at the heavily-guarded premises intercepted her as she allegedly attempted to force her way in without permission.
Police officers manning President Hakainde Hichilema’s residence quickly swung into action, apprehending the Faith who seemed to be intoxicated with one of Vinchezo Mbale’s favourite drinks, before dragging her to Woodlands Police Station, where she has been cooling off in the cells ever since.
“The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to appear in court soon,” police assistant spokesperson Chipo Kaitisha revealed through a statement.
Faith, no stranger to shocking headlines, now faces a charge of espionage under the State Security Act, a law often reserved for cases involving national security and another count of Criminal Trespass.
Given her past money laundering scandals, including the famous K65 million saga and several property forfeitures, espionage has been tagged to her name.
She faces 20 years behind bars on a charge of Espionage if the court finds her liable.
According to her lawyer, Charles Changano his client went to the President’s residence for an appointment to see the first lady Mutinta Hichilema.
Faith previously had properties worth over K21 million forfeited to the State in December 2024, as they were suspected to be proceeds of crime.
This was separate from an earlier case in 2021 where K65 million, US$57,900, and a house were forfeited to the State under an agreement where she admitted wrongdoing and surrendered the assets, in exchange for the State undertaking not to institute criminal proceedings against her at that time.
By George Musonda
Kalemba July 10, 2025
