Twenty-two Chinese nationals have pleaded guilty to committing cyber-related crimes in Zambia. They are among 77 suspects arrested in April in connection with a “sophisticated internet fraud syndicate,” according to authorities.
The operation targeted a Chinese-run company in Lusaka following a surge in internet fraud cases affecting people globally. The Chinese nationals are scheduled for sentencing on Friday, according to local media report. The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) noted increasing instances of Zambians losing money through mobile and bank account scams, extending to other countries.
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Source: Arise News
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