06/11/2025
CHINGOLA MAN FAKES ROBBERY, FACES THEFT CHARGES
Police in Chingola have uncovered that a reported case of aggravated robbery involving a mobile money vendor was fabricated, revealing instead a case of theft and deception.
Copperbelt Police Commissioner Pathius Siandenge confirmed that 37-year-old Obby Chishala of Mikiloni Township, who initially claimed to have been robbed of K110,000 and a phone at gunpoint, made a false report to cover up misappropriated funds.
The incident, first reported on November 4, 2025, alleged that three armed men in an unregistered Toyota Mark X had robbed Chishala near Jacaranda School as he returned from a bank withdrawal. However, police investigations have since established that no robbery occurred.
According to Commissioner Siandenge, Chishala was a former super mobile money agent for Lamba Zambia Limited, responsible for supplying float to other agents. His contract had earlier been suspended due to a K50,000 shortage, but he continued to collect money from unsuspecting agents.
Between November 1st and 4th, Chishala reportedly received K97,000 from nine mobile money agents meant for float purchases. Instead of transferring the money, he allegedly used it for online gambling on the Aviator game, losing all of it.
Police investigations further revealed that Chishala did not hold an account with Stanbic Bank, contrary to his initial statement. His phone, which he claimed was stolen, has since been recovered.
Dockets have been opened for Theft by Agent and Giving False Information to Public Officers, and Chishala is expected to appear in court soon.
