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Man arrested in Zambia over theft of 5 million kwacha

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Zambian police have arrested a 41-year-old man in Kitwe on suspicion of involvement in the theft of 5 million kwacha from the bank account of Coretech Supplies Limited. The funds were allegedly transferred electronically to several accounts after the company director reported the matter, according to the Copperbelt police commissioner quoted by Diggers.

Copperbelt police in Zambia’s northern province have arrested a 41-year-old man in an investigation into the alleged theft of 5 million kwacha from the bank account of Kitwe-based company Coretech Supplies Limited. The account was allegedly debited through unauthorised electronic transfers to several accounts, according to Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga, quoted by Diggers.

The case was reported to Kitwe Central Police Station by Similawo Simbuliani, a 47-year-old man. Zambian police announced the arrest on Saturday 17 October, Diggers reported.

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