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Exporter loses US$13,650 in Dubai deal
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A Zimbabwean businessman who exports fruits and vegetables has reportedly lost US$13,650 after an alleged buyer reversed a payment while a shipment of blueberries was already on its way to Dubai.
Tatenda Mukazi, who operates a fruit and vegetable export business, was allegedly duped in what has become a suspected fraud case involving an overseas buyer.
According to information obtained by H-Metro, Mukazi received an email from a person identifying himself as Zehra Maryam, who claimed to be based in Dubai and wanted to purchase blueberries worth US$13,650.70.
The two reportedly agreed on the transaction, after which Maryam informed Mukazi that payment had been transferred.
Mukazi is said to have confirmed with his bank that the funds had been credited into his account before proceeding with the export.
On August 3, he dispatched the blueberries to Dubai.
However, while the consignment was in transit, the payment was allegedly reversed, leaving the businessman without both the money and the goods.
Mukazi subsequently reported the matter to the police.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi could not be reached for comment yesterday.
However, reliable sources said the case was reported at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Police Station under reference RRB 6726532.
Tatenda Mukazi, who operates a fruit and vegetable export business, was allegedly duped in what has become a suspected fraud case involving an overseas buyer.
According to information obtained by H-Metro, Mukazi received an email from a person identifying himself as Zehra Maryam, who claimed to be based in Dubai and wanted to purchase blueberries worth US$13,650.70.
The two reportedly agreed on the transaction, after which Maryam informed Mukazi that payment had been transferred.
Mukazi is said to have confirmed with his bank that the funds had been credited into his account before proceeding with the export.
On August 3, he dispatched the blueberries to Dubai.
However, while the consignment was in transit, the payment was allegedly reversed, leaving the businessman without both the money and the goods.
Mukazi subsequently reported the matter to the police.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi could not be reached for comment yesterday.
However, reliable sources said the case was reported at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Police Station under reference RRB 6726532.
Source - H-Metro
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