Two men appeared before a Gaborone Village magistrate charged with “living beyond their means”, an offence contrary to Section 34 of the Corruption and Economic Crime Act Cap 08:05, Laws of Botswana.It is alleged that Victor Basinyi, aged 34, and Omphitlhetse Mmoloki Tsime, 26, on the 12th May 2004 in Gaborone, were found in possession and control of assets that reflected a standard of living that was not commensurate with their present or past known sources of income or assets. The accused failed to give a satisfactory explanation as to how they were able to maintain such a standard of living, or how so much money and property came under their control or possession. One is a former motor vehicle examiner at the Department of Road Transport and Safety while the other works as a private mechanic.The accused will appear again on the 8th December 2009 when trial dates will be set.According to the Directorate of Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) spokesperson, Mr Lentswe Motshoganetsi, the Directorate is investigating a number of ‘Living beyond means’ cases. He said it is the first time that people have papered before a court of law charged with this offence. “The cases are not easy to establish, but we have a number of them.”

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