Zimbabwe man in court over bank hacking fraud

A Harare man has appeared in court facing fraud charges after allegedly hacking into a businessman's bank accounts and siphoning thousands of dollars.

Aaron Gidi appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo, where he was not asked to plead. He was granted bail of US$200 and ordered to reside at his given address and not to interfere with State witnesses until the matter is finalised.

The complainant is Mr Lawrence Chishamiso Charasika (55) of Damafalls Phase 4 in Ruwa.

Prosecutors allege that on April 3, 2026, Gidi acted in connivance with two accomplices, identified only as Paradza and Peter Idi Kubare, who are still at large.

The court heard that the trio allegedly hacked into the complainant's two accounts held with CBZ Bank and gained unauthorised access.

It is alleged that they transferred US$13 600 and ZiG110 000 from the accounts into bank accounts linked to Kubare's companies, PetroKub Investments (Pvt) Ltd and Everyday Import Wholesalers (Pvt) Ltd.

After receiving the funds, the suspects allegedly shared the proceeds among themselves.

The total value stolen is US$13 600 and ZiG110 000, and nothing has been recovered to date.

The State is being represented by prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe.