# Legal proceedings against Collins Magalasi in Malawi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-collins-magalasi-in-malawi > Updated: 2026-09-14T13:03:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Collins Magalasi, the former CEO of the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority, is facing multiple criminal charges involving both cybercrime and financial corruption. In the cybercrime matter, Magalasi is accused of aiding a plot to hack the mobile phones of President Peter Mutharika and other senior government officials between June and August 2026. The state alleges he provided a laptop and contact information to facilitate the hacking. Simultaneously, Magalasi faces corruption and fraud charges related to the Public Service Pension Fund and the acquisition of the Amaryllis Hotel. Following an initial period in custody, Magalasi was granted bail in both cases. Regarding the hotel fraud allegations, the court set a MK1 million bond and required fortnightly police reporting, rejecting state claims that he was a flight risk. In the phone hacking case, prosecutors noted that investigations are at an advanced stage but cited difficulties accessing Magalasi’s phone due to passcode protections. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Collins Magalasi granted bail in hotel fraud and phone hacking cases Economist Collins Magalasi has been granted bail in two cases: one involving MK3.5 billion in alleged fraud related to the Amaryllis Hotel acquisition, and another involving a plot to hack President Mutharika’s 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/collins-magalasi-granted-bail-in-hotel-fraud-and-phone-hacking-cases ### 2026-09-03: Collins Magalasi charged with hacking President Mutharika's phone Former Malawi energy regulator Collins Magalasi faces charges of phone hacking targeting President Peter Mutharika and senior officials, alongside separate corruption and fraud allegations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/collins-magalasi-remains-in-custody-facing-espionage-and-corruption-charges --- Cite as: Legal proceedings against Collins Magalasi in Malawi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-collins-magalasi-in-malawi