Blantyre, May 30, Mana: Police in Blantyre have arrested three people on allegation that they were in possession of fake K5, 000 banknotes amounting to K40, 000.

Southwest Region Police Deputy Spokesperson, Beatrice Mikuwa alleges that the three were found with a laptop, printer and cell phones suspected to have been used to print the notes.

"The suspects wanted to deposit money to a mobile money agent at Chitawira area on Monday who suspected the notes to be fake and alerted the Police who were patrolling the area," she said.

According to Police, the accused are Ishmael Ackim, Enock Likanga Chirwa and Vinkula Kavwenje from Machinjiri, Ntcheu and Ntchisi respectively.

Earlier this year, Police in Mangochi arrested Panganani William, 21 after he was found with K300, 000 fake banknotes.

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