Three women nabbed in Matero for allegedly possessing K97,500 counterfeit notes

Police in Lusaka’s Matero area have arrested three women for being in possession of counterfeit K500 notes amounting to K97,500.

Police Spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Lusaka on Friday.

According to police facts, the matter was reported on September 25, 2025, around 19:00 hours by Kojack Katambo of Matero Compound, who also operates a liquor store in the area.

Katambo reported that while conducting business around 18:30 hours, a female customer identified as Frenchesca Mwansa, aged 32, attempted to buy beer using a counterfeit K500 note.

Upon being searched, Mwansa was found with another fake note amounting to K1,000.

She was immediately apprehended and taken to Matero Police Station for further interviews.

During interrogations, Mwansa led officers to another suspect, Margret Mukuka, aged 34, of Emmasdale, who was found in possession of counterfeit K2,000 in K500 notes.

Further investigations led to the apprehension of Beatrice Mulukutila, aged 46, of Matero North.

A search of her premises resulted in the recovery of counterfeit K94,500 in K500 notes.

“The total amount of counterfeit notes recovered from the trio suspects stands at K97,500,” Hamoonga said.

He added that the suspects were in police custody, while the seized notes have been secured and will be examined by experts at the Bank of Zambia.

Hamoonga further said a docket of case has since been opened and investigations are ongoing.

“The Zambia Police Service wishes to caution members of the public to remain vigilant when handling cash transactions and promptly report any suspicious notes to the nearest police station,” he said.

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