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Harare woman loses US$8k in visa scam
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A director at Ithub Zim has appeared in court facing fraud charges after he allegedly swindled a Harare woman of US$8 320 under the pretext of facilitating visa processing for her three children.
Takudzwa Eugene Nhamburo (30) was arraigned before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo, who remanded the matter to December 18, 2025.
According to the State, led by prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe, the alleged scam occurred in March 2025 at PHD Ministries in Waterfalls, Harare. The complainant, Ethel Marere, is said to have approached Nhamburo seeking assistance with visa applications for her children.
Nhamburo allegedly assured her that he could handle the process and charged a total of US$8 320. After receiving the full amount, he reportedly promised to complete the visa processing within two weeks.
However, the court heard that Marere repeatedly followed up on the matter, only to be met with excuses from Nhamburo, who allegedly claimed that the documents were still being finalised. He later became evasive, prompting the complainant to lodge a report with the police.
The State said Marere suffered financial prejudice amounting to US$8 320, and none of the money has been recovered.
Investigations are ongoing.
Takudzwa Eugene Nhamburo (30) was arraigned before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo, who remanded the matter to December 18, 2025.
According to the State, led by prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe, the alleged scam occurred in March 2025 at PHD Ministries in Waterfalls, Harare. The complainant, Ethel Marere, is said to have approached Nhamburo seeking assistance with visa applications for her children.
Nhamburo allegedly assured her that he could handle the process and charged a total of US$8 320. After receiving the full amount, he reportedly promised to complete the visa processing within two weeks.
However, the court heard that Marere repeatedly followed up on the matter, only to be met with excuses from Nhamburo, who allegedly claimed that the documents were still being finalised. He later became evasive, prompting the complainant to lodge a report with the police.
The State said Marere suffered financial prejudice amounting to US$8 320, and none of the money has been recovered.
Investigations are ongoing.
Source - The Herald
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