Police have today arrested Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Director of Legal Affairs and Dowa Kasangazi Member of Parliament, George Jivason Kadzipatike. National Police spokesperson Gladys Chiwaula has confirmed the arrest, saying Kadzipatike was arrested in connection with issues involving the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA). However, according to information gathered by Malawi24, Kadzipatike’s arrest is linked to a tax-related matter involving the MRA. MCP says the arrest of its National Director of Legal Affairs and Dowa Kasangadzi MP George Kadzipatike is part of a wider pattern of intimidation targeting opposition leaders and legal practitioners. The party has called on the courts, Malawi Law Society, Malawi Human Rights Commission and other governance and human rights bodies to scrutinise the matter.