Mozambique's LAM to face public prosecutor after arrest of five former senior managers in alleged fraud probe

Five former senior managers of state carrier LAM (Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique) were arrested in Maputo on 26 February in an operation by the Central Office for Combating... Authorities say the carrier will face the public prosecutor over alleged fraud.

Discovered 2026-02-27T05:33:17.836658-08:00 | 2026-02-27T05:33:17.836658-08:00

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  • Five former senior managers were arrested on 26 February and LAM has been referred to the public prosecutor over alleged fraud, making this an active legal matter for the carrier.
  • This development follows the government's recent announcement that LAM will restart Lisbon services and pursue long‑haul routes to Brazil and India [source:b139477d-d592-4bf6-914f-4bcb37f34084], linking the probe to the carrier's planned international expansion.

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