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Man disappears with US$8,000, arrested in vehicle release scam
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A deal to secure the release of an impounded Toyota Prado from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority went wrong after the facilitator allegedly vanished with US$8,000.
Sani Shaibu, 31, represented by lawyer Moffat Makuvatsine, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo facing fraud charges. He was granted US$100 bail.
The complainant, Spencer Murindagomo, 41, had engaged Shaibu on 20 January 2026 to assist in the release of his employer's vehicle, which had been seized by ZIMRA. Prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe told the court that Shaibu misrepresented his ability to secure the vehicle's release and demanded US$8,000 for his services.
Murindagomo paid the full amount in cash the same day, with assurances the vehicle would be released the following day. However, Shaibu disappeared with the money without making any payments to ZIMRA. After confirming with ZIMRA that no progress had been made, Murindagomo reported the matter to the police, leading to Shaibu's arrest.
The total amount allegedly defrauded is US$8,000, and no funds have been recovered to date.
Sani Shaibu, 31, represented by lawyer Moffat Makuvatsine, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo facing fraud charges. He was granted US$100 bail.
The complainant, Spencer Murindagomo, 41, had engaged Shaibu on 20 January 2026 to assist in the release of his employer's vehicle, which had been seized by ZIMRA. Prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe told the court that Shaibu misrepresented his ability to secure the vehicle's release and demanded US$8,000 for his services.
Murindagomo paid the full amount in cash the same day, with assurances the vehicle would be released the following day. However, Shaibu disappeared with the money without making any payments to ZIMRA. After confirming with ZIMRA that no progress had been made, Murindagomo reported the matter to the police, leading to Shaibu's arrest.
The total amount allegedly defrauded is US$8,000, and no funds have been recovered to date.
Source - The Herald
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