Crime in Zambia

He was also known for his cruel methods of punishment, including torture, mutilation, and dismemberment and numerous raids on neighboring tribes and kingdoms, plundering their resources and wealth.

High-profile cases include the "Cashgate" scandal, where millions of dollars were embezzled from the government treasury, implicating officials such as former President Rupiah Banda and Minister of Finance Situmbeko Musokotwane.

The "Fertilizer Scandal" saw a corrupt tendering process lead to the awarding of a contract to a company linked to then-Minister of Agriculture Given Lubinda.

Notable individuals involved in corruption scandals include former President Rupiah Banda and Minister of Finance Situmbeko Musokotwane.

[8] In 2001, Zambian authorities seized 600 kilograms of cocaine at Lusaka International Airport, marking one of the largest drug busts in the country's history.

In 2012, a plane carrying 1,000 kilograms of cocaine crashed in northern Zambia, highlighting the country's continued role in the international drug trade.

[13][14][15] Fraud is a common crime in Zambia, with individuals such as businessman and politician, Hakainde Hichilema, being accused of fraudulent activities.

This led to the establishment of the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) in 2005, which aimed to regulate the ICT sector and combat cybercrime.

This incident highlighted the need for stronger cybersecurity measures and led to the establishment of a Cybercrime Unit within the Zambia Police Service in 2010.

[21][22][23] In 2012, a group of cybercriminals, led by notorious hacker Emmanuel Mwale, was arrested for hacking into the Zambia Revenue Authority's database.

Individuals associated with cybercrime in Zambia include Esther Lungu,[24][25] Emmanuel Mwale, and Chibesa Kalandanya, a convicted cybercriminal.