United Party for National Development (UPND) member, Kelvin Sampa, has been arrested for the offence of Obtaining Money by False Pretences, contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
Police Public Relations Officer, Rae Hamoonga, confirmed the arrest of Mr. Sampa, who is also former Member of Parliament for Kasama Central under the Patriotic Front regime.
Mr. Hamoonga said it is alleged that between July and September 2024, the accused, acting with other individuals known to him, fraudulently obtained a sum of USD 70,000 from Mr. Kunihiro Fugishima and his partner, Ms. Yukie Nakamina, both of Nakamishi Company in Japan.
“The accused is alleged to have misled the complainants by purporting that he would supply them with refined gold from Zambia, which did not materialize,” said Mr. Hamoonga.
Mr. Hamoonga said the arrest follows thorough investigations conducted by the Zambia Police Service in response to a complaint lodged by the victims.
He said Mr. Sampa has been released on police bond and will soon be appearing before the courts of law.
“We wish to remind members of the public to exercise due diligence when engaging in business transactions, especially with individuals and companies they are not familiar with. The Zambia Police remains committed to ensuring that all forms of fraud and financial crimes are dealt with in accordance with the law,” said Mr. Hamoonga.
By Eva Hatontola
