22 Chinese Nationals Plead Guilty to Cyber Fraud in Zambia
A total of 22 Chinese nationals have pleaded guilty to cyber-related crimes in Zambia. The group was apprehended during a raid on a Chinese-run company in Lusaka, with the operation uncovering a slew of incriminating evidence.
The raid on Golden Top Support Services, located in the Roma suburb of Lusaka, revealed devices used to disguise caller locations, over 13,000 SIM cards, 11 SIM boxes, two firearms, 78 rounds of ammunition, and two vehicles linked to the Chinese nationals. The group was found guilty of computer-related misrepresentation, identity-related crimes, and operating a network or service illegally. The cyber fraud they orchestrated has impacted individuals in Singapore, Peru, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and various African nations. Locally, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) reported an increase in Zambians falling victim to financial scams, with money lost from mobile and bank accounts in schemes extending to other foreign countries. Among those arrested was a Cameroonian national charged with manipulating online identities with intent to scam. Dozens of young Zambians were also detained for allegedly being recruited as call-center agents, involved in internet fraud and online scams.
The 22 Chinese nationals are due for sentencing on Friday, following their guilty plea to cyber-related crimes. The raid on Golden Top Support Services has shed light on the growing issue of cyber fraud in Zambia and its international reach. The sentencing will determine the consequences for those involved in this extensive operation.
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