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Zimbabwe police mum on Uebert Angel alleged sex crimes
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Police have declined to comment on allegations that Uebert Angel, founder of Spirit Embassy, is facing a complaint of indecent sexual assault.
When contacted over the weekend, Paul Nyathi said he was not in the office and could not provide a comment. It has since emerged that a case was reportedly filed at Borrowdale Police Station on Monday under reference number RRB 6756222.
According to sources, a 40-year-old woman from Bulawayo alleged that she was sexually assaulted by Angel in his office at his Hippodrome church in March last year. The complainant claims she had attended a church service where Angel spoke to her privately and asked her to meet him in his office after the service. After exchanging contact details, she was allegedly instructed to return the following day dressed modestly.
She is said to have complied. In her report, she alleges that during the meeting Angel inquired about her personal challenges and offered her US$1,000 from church tithes as assistance. As she prepared to leave, she claims he pushed her against a wall, lifted her dress and sexually assaulted her. She further alleges that he attempted to have intercourse with her but stopped after she protested.
Following the incident, the woman reportedly confided in her cousin, who confronted Angel telephonically. Sources claim he apologised. The matter was later reported with the assistance of Jay Israel, a former associate of the preacher.
Sources further allege that after the report was made, threats were directed at both the complainant and Israel. It is claimed that messages containing violent imagery were sent to Israel, while intermediaries allegedly contacted the woman with threats of arrest and harm. These claims have not been independently verified.
Insiders also allege that Angel sought a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a bid to demonstrate continued standing with authorities, though details of any such meeting remain unclear. Additional claims that attempts were being made to influence or bribe police investigations have also surfaced, but there has been no official confirmation from law enforcement.
The allegations come amid previous public controversy involving Angel. Last year, rapper Holy Ten made accusations against him during an appearance on the DJ Ollah 7 Podcast. Those claims were also widely circulated on social media at the time.
Authorities have yet to issue a formal statement regarding the current complaint, and no arrests or court proceedings have been announced.
When contacted over the weekend, Paul Nyathi said he was not in the office and could not provide a comment. It has since emerged that a case was reportedly filed at Borrowdale Police Station on Monday under reference number RRB 6756222.
According to sources, a 40-year-old woman from Bulawayo alleged that she was sexually assaulted by Angel in his office at his Hippodrome church in March last year. The complainant claims she had attended a church service where Angel spoke to her privately and asked her to meet him in his office after the service. After exchanging contact details, she was allegedly instructed to return the following day dressed modestly.
She is said to have complied. In her report, she alleges that during the meeting Angel inquired about her personal challenges and offered her US$1,000 from church tithes as assistance. As she prepared to leave, she claims he pushed her against a wall, lifted her dress and sexually assaulted her. She further alleges that he attempted to have intercourse with her but stopped after she protested.
Sources further allege that after the report was made, threats were directed at both the complainant and Israel. It is claimed that messages containing violent imagery were sent to Israel, while intermediaries allegedly contacted the woman with threats of arrest and harm. These claims have not been independently verified.
Insiders also allege that Angel sought a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a bid to demonstrate continued standing with authorities, though details of any such meeting remain unclear. Additional claims that attempts were being made to influence or bribe police investigations have also surfaced, but there has been no official confirmation from law enforcement.
The allegations come amid previous public controversy involving Angel. Last year, rapper Holy Ten made accusations against him during an appearance on the DJ Ollah 7 Podcast. Those claims were also widely circulated on social media at the time.
Authorities have yet to issue a formal statement regarding the current complaint, and no arrests or court proceedings have been announced.
Source - The Standard
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