Cybercrime: Cameroonian Arrested in Zambia

The arrests were made following a raid on a Chinese business in Lusaka, conducted by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), the police, the immigration department, and the anti-terrorism unit.

According to reports, Golden Top Services, the Chinese company at the center of the fraud, employed Zambian nationals aged between 20 and 25. These individuals were allegedly involved in fraudulent activities on the internet, engaging in deceptive conversations with mobile users on platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and discussion forums, using scripted dialogues.

During the raid, authorities seized 11 SIM boxes, 13,000 SIM cards, two firearms, 78 cartridges, and two vehicles.

The investigations have revealed that this fraud network extends beyond Zambia's borders, leading to significant financial losses for Zambians through money laundering schemes.

While Zambian nationals have been charged and released on bail to aid in further investigations, the 22 Chinese nationals and the Cameroonian suspect remain in detention.