Man Arrested in Ntcheu Over K250,000 Counterfeit Money

Police in Ntcheu have arrested a 25-year-old man, Patrick Yakobo, for allegedly possessing and attempting to use counterfeit money amounting to K250,000.

Ntcheu Police spokesperson Inspector Jacob Khembo confirmed the arrest, saying the suspect was apprehended on Thursday evening at Mphate Market after he allegedly tried to purchase a mobile phone using fake banknotes.

According to Khembo, Yakobo wanted to buy a phone valued at K254,000. However, while counting the cash, the shop owner became suspicious and called a friend to help verify the authenticity of the money.

“The suspect noticed that the shop owner was becoming suspicious of the notes and immediately attempted to flee from the scene,” said Khembo.

Members of the public who were nearby quickly chased and caught the suspect before handing him over to police.

Police later examined the money and discovered that only K4,000 was genuine, while the remaining K250,000 consisted of counterfeit notes.

Yakobo comes from Dzoole Village under Traditional Authority Mfumu Inigiri Kwataine in Ntcheu District.