A popular Malawian musician, Penjani ‘Fredokiss’ Kalua, has been arrested over an allegation of defrauding a businessman identified as Daiton Bwanamusi, of K6.3 million (about ($6,173.44).
The Malawian National Police Public Relations Officer, Senior Superintendent Peter Kalaya, whose addressing a press conference on Monday, said the police have charged Fredokiss with a case of ‘fraud other than false pretences’.
“Kalua was arrested in Blantyre on September 16, 2022, following a complaint that he and his two accomplices duped and defrauded Mr. Daiton Bwanamusi of money amounting to K6.3 million.
“So far, police have managed to recover part of the money and are currently hunting for the two accomplices,” Kalaya said.
The police spokesman added that following the arrest of the artiste in Blantyre, he was transferred to Lilongwe on Saturday, where he and his accomplices allegedly committed the crime and the complaint was logged.
Fredokiss who is also a human rights activist, however, posted a message on Facebook where he said had been released on bail and would still go ahead with a planned demonstration on September 22.
According to the musician, his arrest was as a result of the planned demonstrations where he said he was going to lead protesters to the presidential palace in Blantyre to present a petition but had to change plans after police advised him to present the petition to the District Commissioner’s office.
‘’Our God is an awesome God, thank you for your prayers, support and love. I am free but Mussa is not free. Let’s focus on the parade 22 September 2022’’ he wrote.