By Shaffie A Mtambo
A bizarre incident in Jenda, Mzimba, has led to the arrest of Prophet Isaac Mkandawire of Jerusalem Ministries and his accomplice Eunice Soko.
The duo was caught attempting to defraud villagers using a small-sized coffin with alleged supernatural powers.
The scam began when a mysterious mini-coffin appeared outside a villager’s house, sparking suspicion and curiosity.
Upon investigation, charms were discovered inside the coffin, and Prophet Mkandawire conveniently appeared, offering to provide a spiritual explanation for the strange occurrence.
However, Mkandawire’s true intentions were soon exposed when he demanded K350,000 to supposedly free the villager’s child from a spell.
The child, who resides in South Africa, was allegedly bewitched by the magical coffin.
Further investigation revealed that the duo had previously scammed K150,000 from a nearby village.
The two have been charged with conduct likely to cause a breach of peace and fraud other than false pretence.
The incident serves as a warning to the public to be cautious of fake prophets and scams that prey on vulnerable individuals.
The swift action taken by the Jenda Police has brought the perpetrators to justice, and the community can now breathe a sigh of relief.
