By Jones Gadama
Two people, Jonas Kazembe and Catherine Kamodzi, each 32 years previous, have been arrested by the Balaka Police for allegedly committing acts with intent to defraud.
The suspects, who hail from Ntcheu and Phalombe respectively, have been apprehended on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Chauluka Village in Traditional Authority Nsamala, Balaka District.
According to the police report, Kazembe and Kamodzi posed as representatives of the Tithandizane 2032 Program, a declare that has been disputed by the District Commissioner for Balaka.
The duo allegedly mobilized residents, scanning their National Identity Cards utilizing cell phones, and offering them with K3000.00 in return.
However, when detectives from the Balaka Police arrived on the scene, the suspects failed to supply any paperwork of registration as a corporation.
The police have since seized two cell telephones belonging to the suspects.
The arrest of Kazembe and Kamodzi has raised considerations concerning the prevalence of fraudulent actions within the area.
The police have urged residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious actions to the authorities.
The suspects will seem earlier than courtroom quickly to reply prices of Acts With Intent To Defraud.
Inspector Gladson M’bumpha, Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Balaka Police Station, confirmed the arrest and urged anybody with details about the suspects to come back ahead.
As the investigation continues, residents of Balaka are suggested to stay cautious and report any comparable incidents to the police.
The authorities have assured that they’ll take stern motion towards these discovered responsible of fraudulent actions.
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