Earlier this year, on February 13, a Malawian national approached a man on Victoria Street near Mam’s Kitchen, under the pretense that he can double any amount of cash he could give him.

The man gave the Malawian national R30 000 and exchanged contact details with him. The Malawian contacted the man to deposit R9500 for the traditional rituals. The deposit was made at Spar. The Malawian confirmed that he received the deposit. After some time, the Malawian could not be reached on his

The Malawian confirmed that he received the deposit. After some time, the Malawian could not be reached on his cellphone and the man never received his money back. The man reported the case to the police in early June after he spotted the Malawian who was later arrested. The 35-year-old is yet to appear in court.
Captain Mbense warned the community not to trust strangers with their money.
“No one can double the amount of cash you have, ” he stressed. He went on to say one should never trust a person following you to the ATM, as he might be a criminal watching you. Keep your pin a secret.