Japan Mntambo, the director of consular affairs in Lesotho's foreign ministry, has been suspended from his job.
Mntambo is accused of misusing his position. Officials say he improperly helped a lawmaker get a U.S. visa.
The ministry sent Mntambo a letter about his suspension. It said he assisted with Dr. Tšepo Lipholo's "private travel" to America last week.
The letter stated, "The ministry does not arrange private trips abroad for citizens. Your actions broke the rules."
Thabang Lekhela signed the letter. He is the principal secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The suspension took effect right away. Officials plan to investigate Mntambo. He may face a disciplinary hearing.
Mntambo is accused of misusing his position. Officials say he improperly helped a lawmaker get a U.S. visa.
The ministry sent Mntambo a letter about his suspension. It said he assisted with Dr. Tšepo Lipholo's "private travel" to America last week.
The letter stated, "The ministry does not arrange private trips abroad for citizens. Your actions broke the rules."
Thabang Lekhela signed the letter. He is the principal secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The suspension took effect right away. Officials plan to investigate Mntambo. He may face a disciplinary hearing.
