July 11, 2024 –
Police in Lusaka have arrested four people in connection with the offences of Unauthorized access to data, Identity related crimes and Obtaining money by pretences.
In a statement today, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale noted that the Police have been receiving complaints from members of the public that their whatsApp accounts were being hacked and subsequently losing money.
Mr. Mwale stated that the Police instituted investigations which led to the arrest of four suspects among them two mobile money agents identified as Brian Bwalya Malama, aged 44, of Chelstone area and Austin Malama, aged 36, of Obama area.
He said Police have also arrested David Kabwe and Mwiya Machwani both aged 32 of Lusaka’s Kamanga compound in connection with the same offences.
Mr. Mwale stated that Police investigation revealed that victim’s whatsApp accounts were compromised and taken over by the suspects were money was drawn from unsuspecting members of the public who thought they were chatting with persons known to them when infant not.
And Mr. Mwale stated that Police have discovered that the suspects use WhatsApp Platforms such us LUNO and Bitcoin investment.
And Mr. Mwale appealed to members of the public who could have been swindled as a result of sending money to persons using names such as Anita Nkhuwa, Derrick Mulenga and Mervis Sakala to report to any Police station.
“Members of the public are advised to always confirm using normal voice calls before engaging in any mobile transaction.” Mr. Mwale said
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