When Nigerians heard of the police invitation to George Bester, the father that slapped his child for failing his exams and not showing up for some exams (despite $21K fees), they couldn’t think straight due to their own experience with the Police in Nigeria. #21K

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What are the possible reasons for the police https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👮‍♀️" title="Woman police officer" aria-label="Emoji: Woman police officer"> invitation?

A. For counseling - to help him manage his anger towards the child. Not necessarily to query him for being angry.

Is it out of place to be angry? Of course, No! #21kUSD is not a small investment.
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If #21kUSD has not passed through your bank account in a single transaction, you are also free to have an opinion though https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤷🏽‍♂️" title="Man shrugging (medium skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Man shrugging (medium skin tone)">. It’s Twitter.

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B. He could be invited to get a better understanding of the child’s behavioural patterns. Being bullied at school? Alcohol? Drugs? Bad influence?

Saw several parenting advices from people that have not raised a dog before, not to talk of a child https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😁" title="Grinning face with smiling eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Grinning face with smiling eyes">. It’s ok. It’s Twitter.

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C. They could also be running a background check on the father’s income, tax history and to check if he is living within his disclosed income. Where is he getting money from to pay such huge fees in Zambia?

If some inconsistencies are established, this may be a real issue.

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So, let’s get this - it was mere invitation for police inquiries. It was not an arrest (at least, unlike in Nigeria, you didn’t see two trucks of AK47 wielding-policemen bundling him into their van https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤣" title="Rolling on the floor laughing" aria-label="Emoji: Rolling on the floor laughing">). It was not a ruling against any perceived bad behavior by the father.

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Can MTN sack George Bester for slapping his child? No way! What’s their business? I can’t see any legal basis for such an action?

If it is that easy, many people (men and women!) should have lost their jobs for physical assaults on their spouses! Yes, I’ll support thishttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👌🏽" title="Ok hand (medium skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Ok hand (medium skin tone)">

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BUT, let me tell you what a business organization like MTN could do.

They can start an immediate covert fraud investigation on him if they suspect that his official income levels might not be able to afford that type of school fees (their focus is different!).

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As part of the #fraud investigation, they may review and analyze his expense reports and contract/procurement activities that he might have been involved in...over 3-10 years.

I have led this type of fraud investigations for different organizations in the last two decades.

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If there is any proven case of fraud against him, he’ll face the company’s disciplinary procedure, and this is what could lead to termination. Not the slapping of his child!!!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😁" title="Grinning face with smiling eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Grinning face with smiling eyes">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😁" title="Grinning face with smiling eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Grinning face with smiling eyes">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😁" title="Grinning face with smiling eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Grinning face with smiling eyes">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😁" title="Grinning face with smiling eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Grinning face with smiling eyes">.

The company may also report the fraud case to the security agencies.

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But how many corporate organizations do report internal fraud cases to government agencies across the African countries? Very few! Don’t ask me why! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚶🏼‍♂️" title="Man walking (medium light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Man walking (medium light skin tone)">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚶🏼‍♂️" title="Man walking (medium light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Man walking (medium light skin tone)">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚶🏼‍♂️" title="Man walking (medium light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Man walking (medium light skin tone)">

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