By Staff Writer
Police in Lusaka have arrested a man impersonating to be a medical doctor and obtained money by false pretense.
Kabwata police received a report of Impersonation from Irene Njovu 25, of unmarked house number in Chilenje who reported that there was a person who was impersonating as a medical doctor using the names of Dr John Mulenga of unknown house number in Chipata Township.
Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Irene was introduced to the purported doctor by her husband Joseph Mwale 29.
Mr Hamoonga said this was after she experienced a gynecological complication.
He said the suspect made an appointment to operate on her on November 24, 2023 at Chawama Hospital after obtaining from her money amounting to K650 and it was before the operation that it was discovered that the alleged person was not a doctor.
Mr Hamoonga said the Suspect was apprehend on November 24,2023 around 18:30 hours at East park mall and is in custody awaiting to appear before court.
