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Zimra exposes fraud kingpin
26 May 2025 at 08:57hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has exposed a suspected fraud kingpin accused of impersonating tax officials to extort bribes in a fraudulent audit scheme. In a public notice released on 23 May 2025, ZIMRA identified the suspect as Naison Kuzamba, also known by the alias Kedha.
According to the statement, Kuzamba is the leader of a network of impostors who have been contacting taxpayers under false pretenses. The scammers reportedly reach out to unsuspecting individuals via SMS and phone calls, claiming to be conducting tax audits and then pressuring victims to pay bribes in order to cancel or alter the audits.
ZIMRA further revealed that the syndicate uses multiple aliases, including Arnold Mukundi, Edna Chikwaro, Bernard Paradza, Sharon Matsika, Belinda Njeki, Jabangwe, Kanengoni, Muchena, Kupara, and Murape. Several phone numbers linked to the scam have also been identified, including 0777 597 023, 0719 316 877, 0716 489 276, and 0716 261 716.
The authority warned the public that it does not conduct official business via SMS, WhatsApp, or any personal communication platforms. It stressed that all legitimate ZIMRA officials carry valid staff identity cards and never request payments into personal bank accounts.
ZIMRA urged citizens not to be intimidated into making payments and to always demand proper identification from anyone claiming to be a ZIMRA official. The authority also called on the public to report any suspicious activity or contact matching the descriptions provided. Reports can be made to ZIMRA Loss Control on 0712 840 066, 0719 529 800, or 0712 845 604, to the nearest Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) station, or any ZIMRA office.
In closing, ZIMRA reaffirmed its commitment to fighting corruption and protecting the public from scams, appealing to the community to join efforts in eliminating fraud and safeguarding citizens from such deceptive schemes.
According to the statement, Kuzamba is the leader of a network of impostors who have been contacting taxpayers under false pretenses. The scammers reportedly reach out to unsuspecting individuals via SMS and phone calls, claiming to be conducting tax audits and then pressuring victims to pay bribes in order to cancel or alter the audits.
ZIMRA further revealed that the syndicate uses multiple aliases, including Arnold Mukundi, Edna Chikwaro, Bernard Paradza, Sharon Matsika, Belinda Njeki, Jabangwe, Kanengoni, Muchena, Kupara, and Murape. Several phone numbers linked to the scam have also been identified, including 0777 597 023, 0719 316 877, 0716 489 276, and 0716 261 716.
ZIMRA urged citizens not to be intimidated into making payments and to always demand proper identification from anyone claiming to be a ZIMRA official. The authority also called on the public to report any suspicious activity or contact matching the descriptions provided. Reports can be made to ZIMRA Loss Control on 0712 840 066, 0719 529 800, or 0712 845 604, to the nearest Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) station, or any ZIMRA office.
In closing, ZIMRA reaffirmed its commitment to fighting corruption and protecting the public from scams, appealing to the community to join efforts in eliminating fraud and safeguarding citizens from such deceptive schemes.
Source - online
