The Drug Enforcement Commission has arrested two Zambians in Lusaka over a suspected USD 224,000 gold scam.
In a statement, DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba confirmed the arrest of Douglas Njobvu (43) and Archie Duncan McTribouy (35). The suspects allegedly attempted to sell 30kg of gold before claiming it was lost in transit. During investigations, two vehicles a Toyota Allion and a Toyota Camry believed to be proceeds of crime were seized.
The suspects are also linked to another case involving 72 bars of suspected gold, five crystals believed to be diamonds and four vehicles. They are in custody and are expected to appear in court soon.
In a separate case in Kabwe, 29-year-old accountant Kalumba Felix Sichalwe was arrested for possessing property suspected to be proceeds of crime, including K44,072.33, a Mercedes-Benz, and an unfinished house. He has been charged under the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act.
Meanwhile, in Mumbwa, four people have been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment each for possessing USD 230,000 in counterfeit currency. The case was successfully prosecuted through joint efforts by the DEC, the National Prosecution Authority and other law enforcement agencies.
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