Arrested last Thursday in Ankadimbahoaka by gendarmes from the Ambohimamory fixed post, a woman suspected of fraud is facing numerous complaints. Around fifteen economic operators have already come forward, estimating their combined losses at over 400 million ariary. The case has sparked strong reactions within the local product collector and merchant community. On Thursday, July 16, a woman residing in Sabotsy Namehana was apprehended in Ankadimbahoaka by gendarmes from the Ambohimamory post following a complaint filed by one of her alleged victims. Shortly after her arrest, many people presented themselves at the brigade to report similar incidents. Last Saturday, fifteen economic operators from different regions of the country gave their testimonies. According to their statements, the suspect primarily targeted merchants dealing in agricultural products and basic necessities: rice, coffee, corn, beans, and consumer goods. The complainants claim she had a network responsible for identifying shipments of merchandise transported by truck or bush taxi heading to Antananarivo. Once suppliers were identified, she would contact them directly or through close associates, offering prices above market rates to gain their trust. The modus operandi described by victims is almost always the same. After reaching a verbal agreement, the woman would request immediate delivery of goods, promising quick payment after supposedly ongoing banking procedures. She would receive suppliers in furnished villas, rented for the occasion, creating the appearance of a thriving commercial operation. Once products were obtained, promised payments would be delayed or limited to small advances, before victims lost any possibility of recovering their money. Testimonies reveal significant losses. Some merchants report losing several tons of coffee, rice, or beans, representing tens of millions of ariary. Others claim to have received worthless checks or land guarantees that proved valueless upon verification. One victim explained accepting land as collateral only to discover it actually belonged to another entity. Complainants maintain the suspect's activities date back several years and that numerous economic operators across the country have been affected. They estimate losses among the fifteen identified victims already exceed 400 million ariary, a figure that could be much higher if others come forward. Facing this situation, victims are demanding exemplary sanctions if facts are established by justice. They also seek measures to recover lost sums, arguing these practices seriously harm commercial activity and trust between economic operators. The investigation continues under gendarmerie direction to determine the exact scope of charges against the suspect and identify any other victims.