Zambia Police Service: No Cyberbullying Accused Copper Theft Suspects

• The Zambia Police Service has warned against cyberbullying suspects involved in alleged copper theft.
• All accused persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
• Under the Cyber Crimes Act 4 of 2025, cyberbullying is considered a serious offense under Zambian law and can lead to severe penalties.
• Lawyers advising clients on copper-related transactions should be aware of the potential for reputational damage if their clients are accused of theft.

The police emphasize that all accused persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

The Zambia Police Service has issued a warning to the public against cyberbullying individuals accused of copper theft. The caution comes as the police investigate alleged cases of copper cathode theft. According to reports, social media platforms have been flooded with claims and accusations against suspects, which the police deem as cyberbullying. The police emphasize that all accused persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

The warning issued by the Zambia Police Service is in line with the country's laws and regulations regarding cybercrime. Under the Cyber Crimes Act 4 of 2025, cyberbullying activities such as harassment, spreading false information, or disseminating defamatory content are considered serious offenses that can lead to severe penalties. The police have powers to investigate and prosecute individuals who engage in such activities. In addition, the police are working closely with social media platforms to monitor and remove content that promotes or facilitates cyberbullying.

The warning issued by the Zambia Police Service has significant implications for lawyers advising clients on copper-related transactions in Zambia. Lawyers should be aware of the potential for reputational damage if their clients are accused of theft, and advise them to cooperate with investigations to mitigate this risk. The police's emphasis on the presumption of innocence until proven guilty highlights the importance of due process in addressing allegations of cyberbullying and copper theft.

Lawyers advising clients on copper-related transactions in Zambia should be aware of the potential for reputational damage if their clients are accused of theft, and advise them to cooperate with investigations to mitigate this risk.

Source: Original reporting via Zambia Police Service