Over 80 arrested in cybercrime syndicate

By Rosemary Kamanga
The Drug Enforcement Commission DEC has bust a highly sophisticated cybercrime syndicate in LUSAKA.
A significant amount of illegal materials, including Sim boxing machines, 13,000 domestic and international SIM cards used in fraudulent activities and sophisticated mobile and internet communication have been seized by law enforcement Agencies.
Over 80 people among them 60 Zambians, 22 Chinese and a Cameroonian have been apprehended at Golden Top Support Services in an operation conducted by DEC in conjunction with Police, Immigration and the Anti Terrorism organizations
DEC Director General , NASON BANDA told ZNBC news that 93 desktop computers , satellite gadgets and Other ICT related equipment have also been seized as well as two fire arms, 78 rounds of ammunition and TWO Motor vehicles.
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