CONMAN OBTAINS NRC IN NAME OF ZAMBIA ARMY COMMANDER
ARREST OF SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN A FRAUDULENT SCHEME
The Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with the Zambia Army Military Police, wishes to inform the public of the arrest of two suspects, Mr. Wiliki Dube aged 28 and Mr. Lloyd Phiri aged 27, who have been involved in a fraudulent scheme targeting unsuspecting citizens.
The two suspects were apprehended following a joint operation and have since been charged with multiple offenses related to forgery, uttering false documents, and giving false information to a public officer. Below is a summary of the charges against them:
1. Forgery: Mr. Wiliki Dube forged an affidavit falsely identifying himself as Geoffrey Chongo Zyeele.
2. Uttering a False Document: Mr. Wiliki Dube presented the forged affidavit at the National Registration Office, purporting to be Geoffrey Chongo Zyeele.
3. Uttering a False Document: Mr. Wiliki Dube used the affidavit at the National Registration Office to falsely claim that his father’s name is Luckson Choongo Zyeele.
4. Uttering a False Document: Mr. Wiliki Dube used the affidavit at the National Registration Office to falsely claim that his mother’s name is Diana Tembo.
5. Uttering a False Document: Mr. Wiliki Dube used the affidavit at the National Registration Office to falsely claim that his father’s name is Luckson Chongo Zyeele.
6. False Swearing – Mr. Wiliki Dube did swear falsely or made a false affirmation or declaration before a person authorized to administer an oath or declaration upon a matter of public concern under such circumstances in judicial proceedings.
In addition, Mr. Wiliki Dube and Mr. Lloyd Phiri have been jointly charged with Giving False Information to a Public Officer: Mr. Lloyd Phiri for signing an affidavit falsely indicating that he is the father of Wiliki Dube while Mr. Wiliki Dube provided false information to a public officer, claiming his name is Geoffrey Chongo Zyeele.
Using this fraudulent identity, he proceeded to open an Airtel Money account under the same name with the intent to deceive.
Mr. Lloyd Phiri, aged 27, a former civilian employee of the Zambia Army, is accused of facilitating the acquisition of the fraudulent NRC for Mr. Dube, assisting in the scheme that led to significant public deception.
Both suspects are accused of using this fraudulent identity to solicit money from members of the public under the pretense of aiding recruitment into the Zambia Army. We would like to reiterate that the Zambia Army does not demand payments from prospective recruits and is not currently conducting any recruitment exercise.
The Zambia Police Service remains committed to safeguarding the public from fraudulent activities and ensuring that individuals who attempt to defraud the citizenry are held accountable. We urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Police.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER