By Chisomo Phiri
A Mzuzu-based ‘pastor’ Azimenye Michael Sikwese has been arrested for creating a fake Facebook account allegedly impersonating businessperson Triephonia Mpinganjira.
According to a statement from Lingadzi Police in Lilongwe, Sikwese was using the account to trick unsuspecting social media users with intent of attracting more followers.
The Police said their investigations have revealed that Sikwese has different Facebook accounts and one of them identifies him as a pastor.
“The suspect is allegedly using the account with nasty posts, which the victim felt were assassinating her character and defaming her integrity,” reads the Police statement, which has been signed by Lingadzi Police Station publicist Cassim Manda.
The Police has further warned the public against the use of a picture of another person without consent as it is a violation to personal privacy.
Sikwese hails from Traditional Authority(T/A) Mwaulambya in Chitipa.
He will soon appear in court to answer a charge of cyber spamming contrary to Section 91 of the Electronic Transaction and Cyber Security Act.
