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Police in Lusaka have arrested Ali Hussein Yehia, a Lebanese national, for allegedly obtaining $799,950 under false pretenses.
Police Spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday, revealing that Yehia, aged 40, was apprehended following a report filed by Simusokwe Kaziya, a businessman acting on behalf of Jim Zhao, a Chinese national.
The complaint, filed on May 10, 2024, alleged that known individuals fraudulently obtained the funds under the pretense of facilitating the purchase of Mukula timber containers from ZAFFICO.
Investigations, however, revealed no such arrangement existed.
“This fraudulent activity is alleged to have occurred between June 2021 and August 3, 2021, in Lusaka,” Hamoonga stated.
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Yehia, a Lebanese/Zambian businessman residing in Makeni Bonaventure, was arrested on December 16, 2024, and charged with obtaining money by false pretenses.
He was later released on police bond on December 17, 2024.
Hamoonga confirmed that Yehia would appear in court soon and reiterated the Zambia Police Service’s commitment to prioritizing the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes.
“We urge the public to exercise caution and due diligence in financial transactions and promptly report any suspected fraudulent activities,” Hamoonga added.
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