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Man in court for forgery at the bank
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A Harare man, Admire Chisadza, has appeared in court facing forgery charges after allegedly falsifying documents to gain access to a bank account.
Chisadza appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai, accused of forging identification documents in an attempt to unlawfully access funds from an account held at NMB Bank.
According to the State, on April 1, 2026, Chisadza visited the NMB Bank branch at Joina City and approached a bank official, Marshet Mangena, claiming he wanted to unlock an account belonging to Christopher Dembezeko.
It is alleged that he misrepresented himself as the account holder and produced a certified photocopy of a national identity card bearing his photograph but carrying Dembezeko's personal details. Using the forged document, he reportedly managed to obtain a bank card linked to the account.
The court heard that Chisadza returned to the bank on April 24, 2026, in another attempt to unlock the same account, which had since been blocked after funds were reported missing. On that occasion, he allegedly submitted a signed letter and passport-sized photographs, again posing as Dembezeko.
His actions raised suspicion, prompting the bank official to contact the real account holder for verification. It was then discovered that the documents presented—including the earlier identity card—were forged.
Security personnel were alerted, leading to Chisadza's arrest at the scene. Subsequent investigations, including a review of CCTV footage, reportedly confirmed that he was the same individual who had previously visited the bank and obtained the bank card.
The State alleges that Chisadza was attempting to defraud the bank through the use of falsified documents. He has been remanded in custody pending further court proceedings.
Chisadza appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai, accused of forging identification documents in an attempt to unlawfully access funds from an account held at NMB Bank.
According to the State, on April 1, 2026, Chisadza visited the NMB Bank branch at Joina City and approached a bank official, Marshet Mangena, claiming he wanted to unlock an account belonging to Christopher Dembezeko.
It is alleged that he misrepresented himself as the account holder and produced a certified photocopy of a national identity card bearing his photograph but carrying Dembezeko's personal details. Using the forged document, he reportedly managed to obtain a bank card linked to the account.
The court heard that Chisadza returned to the bank on April 24, 2026, in another attempt to unlock the same account, which had since been blocked after funds were reported missing. On that occasion, he allegedly submitted a signed letter and passport-sized photographs, again posing as Dembezeko.
His actions raised suspicion, prompting the bank official to contact the real account holder for verification. It was then discovered that the documents presented—including the earlier identity card—were forged.
Security personnel were alerted, leading to Chisadza's arrest at the scene. Subsequent investigations, including a review of CCTV footage, reportedly confirmed that he was the same individual who had previously visited the bank and obtained the bank card.
The State alleges that Chisadza was attempting to defraud the bank through the use of falsified documents. He has been remanded in custody pending further court proceedings.
Source - The Herald
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