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The Zambia Police Service has charged and arrested TikToker Gezile Smith Mwale, 23, of Ibex Hill in Lusaka, for offences of prohibition, humiliation and harassment contrary to Section 22 of the Cyber Crime Act No. 4 of 2025.
The arrest follows a report made on November 21, 2025, around 13:00 hours by Abigail Mutale, 28, also of Ibex Hill, who alleged that she had been subjected to repeated humiliation and harassment on a social media platform.
Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday.
According to preliminary investigations, between November 1 and November 21, 2025, the suspect allegedly went live on her TikTok account, disseminating false information and publishing an image of the complainant.
The circulated material is alleged to have damaged the complainant’s reputation and exposed her to public ridicule, humiliation and embarrassment.
Mwale was apprehended, warned and cautioned before being formally charged and arrested under the Cyber Crime Act.
She has since been released on police bond and is expected to appear in court soon.
“The Zambia Police Service urges members of the public to exercise responsibility, respect, and restraint when using social media platforms,” Chilabi said.
He added that online behaviour must uphold the dignity and rights of all individuals.
“Any misuse of digital platforms to harass, humiliate, or harm others will be addressed in accordance with the law,” Chilabi warned.
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