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May 29, 2026
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DPP Ingonga sounds alarm on femicide and digital fraud

DPP Ingonga sounds alarm on femicide and digital fraud

Ingonga says the war will be fought directly within local communities...

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Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has issued a strong warning against perpetrators of gender-based violence and digital fraudsters, vowing to combat crime within communities rather than solely in courtrooms.

  • The DPP expressed deep concern over a sharp rise in domestic violence, sexual offences, and intimate-partner abuse leading to an alarming surge in femicide cases nationwide.
  • Mr. Ingonga urged local administration, elders, and families to break the "culture of silence" and end victim-blaming.
  • He also highlighted the growing threat of cybercrimes, including mobile money fraud, SIM-swap syndicates, and online banking scams, particularly targeting youth.

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