The Blantyre Resident Magistrate court have charged two individuals, Francis Danger and Samson White, after found guilty of selling tickets in the game involving Mighty Mukuru Wanderers and Karonga United last Saturday.
The two appeared before the court on the same day after being apprehended by the police after reports that they were selling tickets on the match day despite not being accredited to do the job.
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According to a statement released by the Super League of Malawi, the two have been charged with an offence of being found in possession of property suspected to be stolen, in contrary to section 329 as read with section 34 of the penal code.
Meanwhile, the super League of Malawi has reminded all stakeholders that it is punishable by law to be found with matchday tickets for the elite league matches without proper procedures and may led to criminal prosecution.
“The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) would like to remind all stakeholders that the illegal sale of Matchday tickets for elite league matches without following proper procedures, is a punishable offence under the law and may result in criminal prosecution.
“We reiterate our commitment to maintaining the integrity of the league and urge all parties involved to adhere to the prescribed regulations,” reads the statement in part.
Danger, aged 24, hails from Konzere Village T/A Ngabu in Chikwawa district while Samson who is aged 35 comes from Machinga District T/A Stola in Kumbani Village and have so far released on bail as the court proceedings had been adjourned to a later day to be communicated.
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