Bogus cop arrested for bashing suspected illegal forex dealer

A phony police officer, identified as Kundai Taruvinga (29), was apprehended while assaulting a Harare man suspected of engaging in illegal foreign currency trading.

The incident took place at Machipisa Shopping Centre, Harare, and Taruvinga's arrest was confirmed by the police.

Taruvinga, along with two accomplices, falsely claimed to be police officers and attacked the victim. However, members of the public intervened and managed to detain Taruvinga, while his partners managed to escape.

Police are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of the escaped accomplices to come forward and assist in their apprehension.