An Egyptian national, KHALID ELSAYED ABOULENINE, has been arrested in Lusaka,, for allegedly swindling a fellow Egyptian out of $10,000 under the guise of establishing a furniture business.
The victim, MUHAMMED ABOUZID, handed over the cash in January 2022, only for Mr. ABOULENINE to vanish into thin air.
Mr. ABOUZID spotted Mr. ABOULENINE at East Park Mall in Lusaka on January 21, 2026, leading to his arrest by the Zambia Police Service.
Mr. ABOULENINE is currently detained at Matero Police Station, awaiting court appearance for Obtaining Money by False Pretences.
The offence is contrary to Section 309 Cap 87 of the Penal Code of the Laws of Zambia.
Zambia Police Service Deputy Public Relations Officer CHIPO KAITISHA has disclosed in a statement early this morning.
