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Using fake official documents for illegal activities

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 ?? ?? Zambia has in the past few years witnessed increased cases of cybercrime­s which involve fraud related funds which can be used to grow the economy, according to informatio­n from DEC.
Zambia has in the past few years witnessed increased cases of cybercrime­s which involve fraud related funds which can be used to grow the economy, according to informatio­n from DEC.
 ?? ?? Institute of Risk Management Zambia (IRMZA) Executive Director Francis Ziba
Institute of Risk Management Zambia (IRMZA) Executive Director Francis Ziba

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