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7 on the run in fraud cases
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Seven individuals are currently on the run after being implicated in multiple fraud cases totaling more than US$80,000, including a forged payment for a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) advertisement.
Among the suspects is 41-year-old Aleious Manyanda of Borrowdale, who allegedly convinced 38-year-old Tinotenda Badza that he could supply chemicals. Badza paid Manyanda US$66,894, but the chemicals were never delivered, nor was the money refunded.
In a separate case, Shingirai Ladson reportedly purchased an HP Z book, 16 laptops, and an HP ProBook 450, using a counterfeit Ecobank proof of payment to defraud the seller of US$4,705.77.
Another suspect, Agatha Chikafu, allegedly sold a residential stand that belonged to Golden Chihuri without his knowledge, resulting in a loss of US$6,000 for Chihuri.
Tinashe Chikonye is accused of referring 52-year-old Melania Zimano to Fatima Mwale for assistance in securing a nursing school place for her daughter. Zimano paid US$1,600, but the arrangement never materialized.
Edgar Munindi reportedly convinced Farai Kavene that he was a car dealer and clearing agent. Kavene gave him US$391 to process registration plates, but the service was never rendered.
Arnold Chimanikire allegedly submitted fake receipts to ZBC to advertise a bogus firm. It was later discovered that he had produced a forged proof of payment.
Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed the ongoing investigations.
"Police are investigating seven fraud cases in Harare. We continue to urge people to conduct thorough checks before accepting payments," Insp. Chakanza said.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects to come forward as investigations continue.
Among the suspects is 41-year-old Aleious Manyanda of Borrowdale, who allegedly convinced 38-year-old Tinotenda Badza that he could supply chemicals. Badza paid Manyanda US$66,894, but the chemicals were never delivered, nor was the money refunded.
In a separate case, Shingirai Ladson reportedly purchased an HP Z book, 16 laptops, and an HP ProBook 450, using a counterfeit Ecobank proof of payment to defraud the seller of US$4,705.77.
Another suspect, Agatha Chikafu, allegedly sold a residential stand that belonged to Golden Chihuri without his knowledge, resulting in a loss of US$6,000 for Chihuri.
Tinashe Chikonye is accused of referring 52-year-old Melania Zimano to Fatima Mwale for assistance in securing a nursing school place for her daughter. Zimano paid US$1,600, but the arrangement never materialized.
Edgar Munindi reportedly convinced Farai Kavene that he was a car dealer and clearing agent. Kavene gave him US$391 to process registration plates, but the service was never rendered.
Arnold Chimanikire allegedly submitted fake receipts to ZBC to advertise a bogus firm. It was later discovered that he had produced a forged proof of payment.
Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed the ongoing investigations.
"Police are investigating seven fraud cases in Harare. We continue to urge people to conduct thorough checks before accepting payments," Insp. Chakanza said.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects to come forward as investigations continue.
Source - zimpapers
