Zomba Police Arrest Man For Alleged Mobile Money Fraud
Published on June 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM by Evance Kapito
Police in Zomba have arrested a 27-year-old man, Emmanuel Moyo, for allegedly defrauding people through fake mobile money transactions.
Zomba Police spokesperson Andrew Mwale said Moyo committed the offence on June 4, 2026, at Zomba Main Market, where he allegedly obtained clothing worth K690,000 by pretending to send money via mobile transfer.
Mwale said the suspect showed the victim a fake mobile money confirmation message after the transaction, but the seller later discovered that no money had been received and reported the matter to police.
Investigations further revealed that Moyo had been selling clothes in areas such as Chinamwali and Matawale using the same fraudulent method.
Police also said the suspect is believed to have been involved in similar scams, including advertising vehicles and other goods on social media, but failing to deliver the items after receiving payments.
The suspect is expected to appear in court to answer charges of fraud.
