Eight complaints target couple suspected of fraud in Madagascar
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L'Express de Madagascar
In Antananarivo, law enforcement agencies have recorded eight complaints over alleged fraud and theft involving a couple. The man has been arrested and is being held for questioning at Tsaralalàna central police station. His partner, a former head of public institutions and ministries, remains wanted; investigators suspect the couple diverted rented cars and defrauded homeowners, L’Express de Madagascar reports.
Law enforcement agencies had recorded eight complaints of alleged fraud and theft against a couple in Madagascar by 29 October. The man was arrested and held for questioning at Tsaralalàna central police station, while his partner remains wanted, according to L’Express de Madagascar.
The couple are suspected of targeting owners of cars offered for hire without a driver. After obtaining the vehicles, the two suspects allegedly used them for other purposes, pawned them or resold them. Homeowners are also alleged to have been defrauded, L’Express de Madagascar reports.
The wanted woman has worked in journalism and headed public institutions and ministries. A wanted notice is expected to be issued for her, according to the same outlet.
