A 48 year old man has seen himself behind bars in Nkhata-Bay after being found possessing 600 South African fake rand (about K24 000)
Police officials in the lake shore district of Nkhata-Bay have confirmed the development.
Police spokesperson in Nkhata-Bay, Igneous Esau confirmed to have arrested Kavwamtima Manda of Chiomba village in Traditional Authority Fukamapiri in Nkhata-Bay district after being tipped on the issue.
“A good citizen (name withheld) complained to us that the suspect had a debt with the complainant of about K24000 and after obtaining the money the, the suspect went missing as he was reported to have left for the Republic of South Africa,” said Esau.
The police spokesperson explained that when the suspect had returned from South Africa, he accidentally met the complainant when they reminded each other about the debt; and the suspect produced 600 Rand which is equivalent to the said money in kwachas.
“But after getting the money, the suspect is reported to have disclosed that the money were fake hence his arrest,” added Esau.
A cross examination by police and other relevant authorities are working finding the truth about said foreign currency.
Police has since said that the suspect is to appear in court for possessing fake currency which contradicts section 372 of the penal code.
Asambizi Asakala 