Two Arrested in Malawi for Alleged Fraudulent Registration Scheme

Two individuals were arrested in Balaka, Malawi, for allegedly defrauding residents by falsely claiming to register them for the Tithandizane 2032 Program. After reports emerged, police investigated and found no documentation supporting the suspects’ claims. They are currently under investigation and will appear in court soon.

In Balaka, Malawi, law enforcement officials have apprehended two individuals suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities. The suspects, identified as Jonas Kazembe and Catherine Kamodzi, both aged thirty-two, were arrested following reports of their alleged deceitful actions on March 8, 2025, in Chauluka Village, under the jurisdiction of Traditional Authority Nsamala.

According to Balaka Police Station publicist Inspector Gladson M’bumpha, the suspects claimed to be representatives of the Tithandizane 2032 Program, asserting they were registering local community members for benefits associated with the program. They allegedly used mobile phones to scan residents’ National Identity Cards in exchange for a fee of K3,000.

Upon receiving the report of their activities, detectives from Balaka Police promptly investigated the scene. The suspects could not produce any official registration documentation. District Commissioner Tamanya Harawa expressed unawareness of any organization conducting such registration in Balaka District, affirming the ongoing investigation. Additionally, law enforcement has confiscated the suspects’ two mobile phones.

Both Jonas Kazembe, who hails from Kalimanjira in Traditional Authority Makwangala of Ntcheu District, and Catherine Kamodzi, originating from Namata Village in Traditional Authority Mkhumba of Phalombe District, are expected to face court proceedings shortly on charges of acts with intent to defraud.

The article details the arrest of Jonas Kazembe and Catherine Kamodzi in Balaka, Malawi, for their alleged fraudulent scheme related to the Tithandizane 2032 Program. Their actions, which involved collecting money under false pretenses, have led to a police investigation and the seizure of their mobile devices. The duo is scheduled to appear in court to face charges, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat fraud in the region.

Original Source: malawi24.com