Malawi Police in Mangochi have arrested a 30-year-old cleaner after she allegedly stole K2.7 million from an American tourist staying at a hotel in Balaka district. Rabecca Selemani, who worked as a cleaner at Liwonde Sun, was taken into custody after being accused of robbing 47-year-old US national Monica Grant while cleaning her room. According to Liwonde Police spokesperson Ngwashape Msume, the alleged theft took place on 10 August 2026, while Selemani was responsible for cleaning the room in which Grant was staying. Msume confirmed that officers subsequently went to Selemani’s home to conduct a search, where they successfully recovered the full amount of the stolen money. Selemani, who hails from Mtila Village under Traditional Authority Sitola in Machinga district, is expected to appear in court shortly to answer to the theft charge.