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Zimbabwean man remanded over job scam in Botswana
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A 29-year-old Zimbabwean man, Evans Sivechere, has been remanded in custody after appearing before the Village Magistrates' Court in Gaborone, Botswana, on Tuesday, facing allegations of running an international job-seekers scam.
Sivechere, a director of Diamond Migration (Pty) Ltd, was arrested on Sunday at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport following what Botswana police described as "intensive investigations." He is facing 11 counts of fraud.
Prosecutors allege that Sivechere and his company defrauded 11 individuals of over P240,000 between October 2024 and October 23 this year. Victims were reportedly misled into believing that Diamond Migration was processing overseas job placements and work permits on their behalf. Despite submitting all required documents and paying fees, the applicants later discovered that the promised employment opportunities did not exist.
The alleged scam involved purported jobs in Ireland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Finland, Poland, and Greece. Authorities have indicated that additional charges may be filed as investigations continue.
Sivechere is scheduled to appear in court again on December 2. Meanwhile, the Botswana Police Service has cautioned the public to verify the legitimacy of employment or recruitment agencies before making any payments to avoid falling victim to similar scams.
Sivechere, a director of Diamond Migration (Pty) Ltd, was arrested on Sunday at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport following what Botswana police described as "intensive investigations." He is facing 11 counts of fraud.
Prosecutors allege that Sivechere and his company defrauded 11 individuals of over P240,000 between October 2024 and October 23 this year. Victims were reportedly misled into believing that Diamond Migration was processing overseas job placements and work permits on their behalf. Despite submitting all required documents and paying fees, the applicants later discovered that the promised employment opportunities did not exist.
The alleged scam involved purported jobs in Ireland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Finland, Poland, and Greece. Authorities have indicated that additional charges may be filed as investigations continue.
Sivechere is scheduled to appear in court again on December 2. Meanwhile, the Botswana Police Service has cautioned the public to verify the legitimacy of employment or recruitment agencies before making any payments to avoid falling victim to similar scams.
Source - Zimlive
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