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Police in Lusaka have arrested and charged an Egyptian national, Khalid Elsayed Aboulenine, 37, for obtaining money by false pretences, contrary to Section 309, Cap 87 of the Penal Code of the Laws of Zambia.
Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Chipo Kaitisha, said the suspect was reported by Muhammed Abouzid, 36, of Barlastone Area, Lusaka, who is also an Egyptian national.
In a statement issued in Lusaka, Kaitisha said the suspect obtained US$10,000 from the complainant on the pretext that the money would be used as capital to establish a furniture business in Zambia—a claim that was false.
She explained that in January 2022, the complainant and the suspect, both originating from the same village in Egypt, began discussions after the suspect proposed a “viable furniture business opportunity” in Zambia.
“The suspect informed the complainant that an initial capital investment of USD 10,000 was required,” Kaitisha stated.
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Believing the representation to be genuine, the complainant handed over the money in cash to the suspect.
Kaitisha said that after receiving the funds, the suspect allegedly disappeared and could not be traced.
“On January 21, 2026, at around 12:40 hours, the complainant spotted the suspect at East Park Mall in Lusaka and immediately alerted the police,” she said.
Officers responded promptly and apprehended the suspect, who was later taken to Matero Police Station for further investigations. Kaitisha confirmed that Aboulenine remained in police custody awaiting court appearance.
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