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ZACC exposes 15 bogus anti-corruption organisations

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has revealed the existence of 15 fraudulent organisations posing as anti-corruption bodies, warning the public against falling victim to deception and impersonation that is undermining genuine…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 08:59hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter

Bogus Mpilo doctor swindled prospective nurse trainees US$8,000

A 29-year-old Bulawayo man, Prosper Taurai Vanhuvaone, has been sentenced to an effective 42 months in prison after being convicted of multiple counts of fraud for posing as a qualified medical doctor and defrauding desperate job-seekers.V…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 13:29hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter

King Munhumutapa's trial begins

The trial of self-styled King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, accused of undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, commenced today at the Harare Magistrates' Court.Chiminya appeared before Magistrate Winfilda Tiyatara to fa…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 09:43hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter

Mpilo bogus doctor caged 5 and half years

A man who spent two years posing as a qualified medical doctor - defrauding patients and promising fake nursing placements at Mpilo Central Hospital - has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison.Prosper Vanhuvaone was convicted o…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:05hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter

Bogus cop in court over bribes

A 29-year-old Mabvuku man, Vumani Ndlovu, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Friday facing two counts of impersonating a police officer. Ndlovu was remanded out of custody and will appear again on March 5 before Magistrate Lisa Mu…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:59hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter

Bogus ZNA recruitment agent jailed for conning aspiring recruit

A fake Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) recruitment agent has been sentenced to an effective two years and two months in prison after swindling a potential recruit of US$632.Whyson Magura was convicted of fraud and sentenced by magistrate Maxw…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 11:51hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter

Gweru court orders bogus lawyer to pay US$15,000

A Gweru magistrate has ordered a man who posed as a lawyer to repay US$15,000 he fraudulently obtained from a local woman in a botched divorce settlement.Takunda Manjokota, 37, was sentenced by Magistrate Arnold Maburo after being convicte…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:54hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

Bogus cop arrested over Star FM programme

A 47-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly masquerading as a police officer during a live broadcast of Star FM's Tilder Live Show, according to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).National police spokesperson Commiss…

Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:01hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter

City of Harare 'employee' up for US$92,000 fraud

A 47-year-old man, James Bleya, appeared before Harare Magistrate Appollonia Marutya on fraud charges after allegedly defrauding a local company director of US$92,000 in a bogus land transaction.Bleya, who is suspected of posing as a City …

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:50hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

Zimra 'agent' arrested

A 28-year-old Harare woman, Faith Mukaro, appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with fraud after allegedly misrepresenting herself as a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) agent and swindling a fellow resident of US$3,000 in a botched motor…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:51hrs | 757 | by Staff reporter

'CID officers' arrested

Four individuals have appeared in a Harare magistrate's court on charges of impersonating police officers. The suspects - Shamil Gera (31), Emmanuel Zvidzai (30), Tapiwa Kapera (24), and Tadiwanashe Ushewekudze (18) - were remanded in cust…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:17hrs | 1444 | by Staff reporter

Mpilo 'fake doctor's' troubled past resurfaces

The drama surrounding Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, also known as Prosper Mpofu, continues to unravel after the 29-year-old was arrested for the second time at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Monday. Vanhuvaone, who had previously been …

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:19hrs | 1819 | by Staff reporter

Bogus cops rob money changers

THREE illegal money changers popularly known as osphatheIeni lost an undisclosed amount of money on Thursday after they were attacked by armed robbers during the day.The robbery occurred at Nkulumane complex where there is also a police po…

Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 16:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to preside over another bogus hero burial

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today preside over the burial of liberation war stalwart and National Hero, Colonel (Retired) Kenny Ridzai Mabuya, who died last week after a short illness.In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural …

Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Aspiring Zimbabwean nurses lose US$8,000 to bogus employment agencies

Eight aspiring nurses were allegedly conned of over US$8,000 by bogus employment agencies they engaged to assist them with securing vacancies at Sally Mugabe Hospital, a Harare court heard Tuesday.Effort Chirandata, 45, and Martha Chitumba…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Bogus lawyer up for US$43 000 fraud

A BOGUS lawyer appeared in court yesterday for allegedly swindling his client of US$43 000.Denford Jaricha (35) is facing two counts of theft of trust property and one count of practicing as a lawyer without a certificate before Harare mag…

Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:39hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

'Bogus lawyers on the prowl in Zimbabwe'

The Law Society of Zimbabwe has expressed concern over the emergence of criminals masquerading as legal practitioners and, in the process short-changing the public.In an interview, Law Society of Zimbabwe executive secretary Edward Mapara …

Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:27hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Police officer forms bogus transport association

A police officer based in Harare has been brought to court on charges of establishing a fake commuter omnibus association that facilitated the operation of commuter omnibuses without the necessary documents and requirements.Shepherd Jarich…

Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:38hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Bogus soldier jailed 9 years

A nine-year jail sentence has been handed down to an armed robber who targeted businesspeople in Harare, Chinhoyi, and Chegutu while dressed in military fatigues. Calvin Gasura, aged 32, was convicted after a full trial by Harare magistrat…

Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 06:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Bogus employment agent exposed

Desperate job seekers face the risk of losing their money to a fraudulent recruitment agency that promises housemaid positions in the Middle East and Europe, potentially entangling them in a human trafficking scheme.Operating from a humble…

Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 07:38hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter

19 'bogus' lawyers face deregistration

THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has unmasked a scam in which Council for Legal Foundation executive secretary Huggins Hardwork Duri was allegedly issuing certificates of competency to law students studying in foreign univers…

Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ZACC recovers 36 vehicles from bogus civil servants

THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority have joined forces to curb the abuse of tax rebates extended to civil servants by the Government so they could import vehicles duty free, and the two agencies have …

Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bogus soldiers arrested for extortion, impersonation

SEVEN people have been arrested for impersonating security forces and extorting money from unsuspecting ordinary people, Zimbabwe National Army has revealed.In a statement, public relations Army Director, Alphios Makotore, said there has b…

Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ZANU PF 'bogus' photographer on police wanted list

A suspected ZANU PF supporter who allegedly took pictures during the party's primary elections was issued a warrant of arrest today at Concession magistrates courts.Zephania Muringazuwa did not appear in court there by leaving the magistra…

Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 16:47hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Bogus cops arrested for armed robbery

FOUR armed robbers who were terrorising bar patrons and families while pretending to be police detectives in Mvurwi have been arrested after committing a spate of crimes around the area.Police have since recovered two firearms used during …

Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ZANU PF 'bogus' photographer appears in court

A suspected ZANU PF supporter who allegedly took pictures during the party's primary elections was dragged to Concession magistrates courts for disorderly conduct today.Zephania Muringazuwa pleaded not guilty to the charge before magistrat…

Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 15:17hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Bogus sangomas con bereaving widow

A HARARE man has been arraigned before magistrate Dennis Mangosi on charges of blackmail after he and some accomplices pretended to be traditional healers or n'angas/sangomas to extort money and property from a bereaving widow.Donewell Kuf…

Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bogus estate agent in court for duping clients US$44 000

A bogus estate agent who defrauded desperate home seekers by selling them non-existing stands and already sold stands worth US$44 000 has appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court.Nelson Mandizvidza appeared before magistrate Mr Dennis Mang…

Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 23:05hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Real cop nabs bogus pair

SAMANTHA Dube (48) and Mpikelelo Ncube (40) from Bulawayo will rue the day they impersonated police officers.This was after they were arrested for instructing a woman who had given them a lift to drive to Drill Hall claiming she was under …

Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:42hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Who is 'bogus' Zifa trying to fool?

ZIMBABWE has been in the international football wilderness since February 24, 2022. This was after the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) thought it prudent to suspend an elected Zifa board in November 2021 led by Felton Kamambo.The im…

Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:03hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Bogus 'Police Officers' up for robbery

A CHITUNGWIZA man who personified a police officer and robbed a woman of her valuables was yesterday arraigned before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing robbery charges.The accused, Solomon Chinhenzva (42) was ordered to file for bail…

Published: 17 Feb 2023 at 04:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

'Real estate agents' up for issuing fake title deed

TWO Harare men appeared before a Harare magistrate last week for allegedly issuing a fake title deed.The two, Job Banda (52) of Chitungwiza and Tatenda Mwenyi (29) of Kuwadzana Extension appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi and were r…

Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 07:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bogus cop arrested for fleecing shop owners and artisanal miners

A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly posing as a police officer and demanding bribes from unlicenced business operators and artisanal miners at Selous, Mashonaland West province.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokespe…

Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bogus 'police officer' robs woman of US$98K in a Ponzi scheme

A-RUWA man who impersonated a police officer and robbed her of US$98 000 in a botched Ponzi scheme was today arraigned before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi to answer to the charges.The suspect, Shephard Chibaya (34) was remanded in cust…

Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bogus soil testing companies on the prowl

THE Lands and Agriculture ministry has warned farmers to be wary of unscrupulous soil testing companies on the market ahead of the rainy season.Speaking during a campaign on soil testing in Goromonzi, Lands and Agriculture ministry head of…

Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

ZNA warns of bogus recruitment agents

THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has warned the public against bogus recruitment agents masquerading as soldiers facilitating recruitment into the army, fleecing people of their money.This comes after a lot of job seekers have been duped b…

Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bogus Zimra officials on the prowl

THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has said a group of people masquerading as its officials and purporting to be conducting audits are on the prowl.In a notice on Thursday, the revenue authority said the fraudsters who are claiming to …

Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bogus ZIFA fighting a losing battle

ZIFA lawyer Chenaimoyo Gumiro insists the association's recent Congress was in line with their constitution, and the April 23 resolutions, which included revoking Felton Kamambo's mandate, are not only binding but have since been noted by …

Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to train Botswana officers

The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) will now send its instructors to Botswana to train their counterparts on internal policing as well as other prison security courses following a recent agreement aimed improving the quali…

Published: 26 Jul 2022 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's name used by bogus cop

AN Epworth man was arraigned before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure over charges of impersonating the police and extortion using Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's name.Luke Machonisa (29) was remanded in custody until tomorrow for…

Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 19:52hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Bogus Zacc officials arrested

TWO Kuwadzana men, who masqueraded as Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) officials, were yesterday arraigned before Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje facing 10 counts of extortion.The duo of Felix Rimaunga (52) and Brian Nyazamba…

Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bogus cop pockets R500 bribe from buses for 15 months

A Beitbridge man has been arrested for masquerading as a security officer for one year and three months, collecting bribes ranging from R300 to R500 from buses in the border town.Gabriel Chirenga (35) was arrested by members of the Nationa…

Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Bogus real estate agent in court

BOGUS real estate agent Jacqueline Gijima (34) has been arraigned before the courts for duping a desperate land seeker of US$28 000.Gijima was yesterday remanded out of custody to June 30 on free bail by Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda.The …

Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe military police nabs another bogus recruitment agent

ANOTHER fake recruitment agent who duped prospective army recruits was arrested yesterday by the Zimbabwe National Army Military Police with the army stressing that it neither uses any agents nor third parties in its recruitment and does n…

Published: 28 May 2022 at 08:49hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Fake Zimra officer arrested

A Bulawayo man who impersonated a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) official and allegedly demanded a bribe from a businessman who had not paid tax has been arrested. According to a source, the alleged con man Alfred Mufandaedza called Ro…

Published: 05 May 2022 at 18:47hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Bogus RG's Office employee arrested

A BOGUS Registrar-General's Office employee appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday charged with defrauding a passport applicant of US$230.Nyasha Chihombori (23) appeared before magistrate Yeukai Dzuda, who remanded him in custo…

Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bogus house agent arrested

A bogus Bindura house agent was arrested after he duped a room seeker of his US$30.The matter came to light on Friday at Bindura magistrates courts where Walter Stolosi (25) pleaded guilty to the charge before magistrate Samantha Dhlamini.…

Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 23:28hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

Bogus prophet nabbed for extortion

A 33-YEAR-OLD fake prophet last week appeared before Harare magistrate Munashe Chibanda charged with extorting his victim US$750 threatening to cause the death of her daughter.Wilbert Mbambai was remanded in custody to today for bail appli…

Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Bogus CIO driver in court

A bogus Central Intelligence Organisation officer who misrepresented to an unknown complainant that he is President Emmerson Mnangagwa's driver while demanding money under the pretext that he would give it to the Head of State to facilitat…

Published: 17 Feb 2022 at 18:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bogus road development association fleeces residents

RESIDENTS of Munhumutapa suburb in Kadoma have challenged officials at Kadoma Municipality to take action against a bogus road development association, which is swindling them of their money.Munhumutapa is a high-density suburb west of the…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:25hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

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