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RBZ loses US$34 500 in cyber fraud scam

A daring cybercrime scheme has cost the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) US$34 500 after fraudsters allegedly hacked into a contractor's email and diverted funds meant for the central bank's exhibition stand at the Harare Agricultural Show.T…

Published: 19 Sep 2025 at 19:05hrs | 2445 | by Staff reporter

Convicted Bosso fraudster to get a lenient sentence

Former Highlanders Chief Executive Officer Brian Busani Moyo, found guilty of defrauding the club of US$2,000 in a player transfer deal, is set for a community service assessment, signaling that he may receive a non-custodial sentence.Moyo…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 09:02hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter

Zimra employees accused of US$6.3 million fraud

Two employees of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) appeared in court yesterday, accused of orchestrating a scheme that allegedly defrauded the authority of over US$6.3 million.Shupikai Mary Nicola Marongwe, a database administrator, a…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 10:34hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Bosso CEO found guilty of US$2,000 fraud

Former Highlanders Chief Executive Officer, Brian Busani Moyo, appeared before Bulawayo Provincial Magistrate Richard Ramaboea on Monday afternoon and was found guilty of defrauding the club of US$2,000.Moyo's bail was not revoked, and he …

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 10:09hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter

Land barons in court for US$419 500 fraud

Two suspected land barons, Lillian Chitanga and Spencer Maibeka, directors of Brickstone Builders and Contractors (Pvt) Limited, appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of defrauding 16 prospective home seekers of US$419 500 through…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:53hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for defrauding home seekers of over US$2m

Lloyd Maungira, 50, has appeared in court facing fraud charges after allegedly duping desperate home seekers out of more than US$2 million by selling residential and commercial stands without authorization.Authorities say Maungira, directo…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 10:02hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter

Bosso fraud drama drags on

The trial of former Highlanders CEO Brian Busani Moyo, accused of defrauding the club of US$2 000, has been postponed to September 8 after his lawyer requested additional time to attend to another High Court matter.Moyo's legal representat…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:33hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter

Mawarire labels Mnangagwa's title deeds programme 'fraudulent'

Political commentator Mbizvo Jealousy Mawarire has criticized the Presidential Title Deeds Programme, launched last week by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, describing it as fraudulent and illegal. The initiative, aimed at issuing title deeds…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:28hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man based in the UK jailed for Â£490,000 bank fraud

A Suffolk man has been jailed for nearly five years after stealing more than Â£490,000 from bank customers by impersonating them over the phone.Blessing Mudzinge, 41, was sentenced to four years and nine months at Ipswich Crown Court follo…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:25hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter

Weighbridges key to saving Zimbabwe road infrastructure

Stakeholders have urged the Government to install weighbridges on all major highways and promote rail transport to prevent rapid deterioration of the countryâ€™s roads. The call was made during a Public Policy and Research Institute of Zim…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 08:43hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter

Director faces court over US$80 000 Zimra fraud

Rutendo Hazel Chiveso (42), director of Sinyochiv Procurement Services (Pvt) Ltd Zimbabwe, appeared in Harare Magistratesâ€™ Court yesterday over allegations of defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) of US$79 986. She was grante…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 08:41hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Businessman in court over alleged tax fraud

A company director has appeared in court accused of falsifying invoices and misrepresenting imports, in a case that allegedly cost the state more than US$40,000 in lost revenue.Ian Genesesi (31), director of Genesesi Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, w…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:27hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter

Top Zimbabwe business executive arrested for fraud

Prominent corporate executive Never Mhlanga is expected to appear in court this morning facing fraud charges linked to the controversial sale of Montclair Hotel and Casino in Juliasdale, Nyanga, to the Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG).The case …

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 13:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutingwende linked to major land fraud

Aspire Mutingwende, chairperson of the Children of War Veterans and Heroes Dependants Forum, has been implicated in a high-profile land fraud case in Harare.According to Windmill (Private) Limited, Mutingwende, Taremedzwa Kapungu, and thei…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 21:11hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

FRAUD ALERT: Windmill warns public against illegal land sales

Windmill (Private) Limited has issued a stern warning to the public over fraudulent land sales involving its property, Lot FA Kinvara, measuring 65.2436 hectares, which is being illegally marketed as "Tsikwi Phase 1 (Westgate Extension)."T…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 08:01hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

IDBZ manager probed in student facility fraud

The Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has launched an investigation into former senior manager Suckson Muswe, formerly known as Makwasha, over allegations that he inflated costs during the construction of a new student…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 19:16hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

'Fraud' kingpin arrested in UAE, extradited to Zimbabwe

A key figure in the collapsed Beven Capital Ponzi scheme has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and extradited to Zimbabwe to face multiple fraud charges, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) announced on Thursday.Shepherd…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 16:21hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Hospital accountant jailed 12 years for US$123,000 fraud

A 30-year-old accountant has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after defrauding his employer, a private hospital in Harare, of more than US$123,700, ZW$15.3 million, and ZiG95,409.Tonderai Shayimana was convicted of fraud under Section …

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 19:12hrs | 1194 | by Staff reporter

Ex-bank consultant jailed for US$23,000 fraud

A former ZB Bank loan consultant, Cosmas Bhude, has been sentenced to an effective three years and nine months in prison for defrauding clients of more than US$23,000 through a series of fraudulent loan transactions.The 41-year-old appeare…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:25hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter

Ex-CCC MP jailed for 2 years for defrauding Bulawayo woman

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Obert Manduna has been sentenced to an effective two years in prison after being found guilty of defrauding a Bulawayo woman of US$5,900 in a failed residential stand transaction.Mandun…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 16:17hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter

Explosive testimony at ex-Highlanders CEO's fraud trial

The fraud trial of former Highlanders Football Club Chief Executive Officer, Brian Busani Moyo, began this week with dramatic revelations after his alleged accomplice, Andrew Mandigora, turned state witness and confessed to their role in a…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 13:21hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF councillor to face trial over fraud

A Zanu PF councillor in Bulawayo is set to stand trial later this month over allegations that he defrauded 14 informal traders of more than US$2,000 by falsely promising them vending bays in the city centre.Ward 1 Councillor Josiah Mutangi…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 18:38hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter

Chinese national up for US$300,000 fraud

A 40-year-old Chinese national, Xiang Jun, appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court on Friday, facing a fraud charge involving US$322,381.Magistrate Donald Ndirowei granted Xiang bail of US$300 and remanded him to August 20, 2025. The…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 08:46hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF MP's property attached over US$34,000 fraud

The High Court has ordered the attachment of movable property belonging to Masvingo North legislator Brian Mudumi after he failed to repay US$34,000 in a fraud case involving his company, Cloud Africa & Business Investment Network (Pvt…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 08:40hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter

Serial car fraudster jailed over rental scams

A 36-year-old serial fraudster, Christen Nketa, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of stealing multiple vehicles from car rental companies using a string of fake identities. The court suspended two years of the …

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 10:03hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter

Pastor in court over alleged property fraud

Pastor Bothwell Phiri, founder and leader of the River of Life International Church in Bulawayo, has once again found himself in legal trouble-this time facing fraud charges in connection with the alleged illegal sale of family properties …

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:22hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter

Nyokayemabhunu faces identity fraud charges in SA

Wellington Masiiwa, known by his activist alias Nyokayemabhunu, was back in Randburg Magistrate's Court in South Africa last week facing identity fraud charges as he awaits possible extradition to Zimbabwe.Masiiwa appeared in court on Tues…

Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:08hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter

Twist in ex-deputy minister's trial

The trial of former Agriculture Deputy Minister Douglas Karoro took a dramatic turn on Friday after the investigating officer openly contradicted key aspects of the State's case during testimony before Harare Regional Magistrate Marehwanaz…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:07hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter

Moses Mpofu to stand trial over US$7m fraud allegations

High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda has dismissed an application for discharge filed by businessman Moses Mpofu, who is accused of defrauding the Zimbabwean government of US$7 million through a botched presidential goats pass-on schem…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:07hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter

Chinese national in court for alleged US$322k fraud

A Chinese national appeared before the Harare Regional Magistrates Court on Thursday facing allegations of defrauding a client of US$322,381 under the pretext of supplying minerals and securing an export licence.Xiang Jun (40), who is faci…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 20:54hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter

Zacc arrests Zimra official over fraud

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official and four clearing agents for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent smuggling syndicate operating at the Forbes Border Post.ZIMRA …

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:46hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter

US$1 000 bounty for wanted Chitungwiza fraudster

Police have launched a manhunt for David Matanda, who is wanted in connection with a fraud case currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Commercial Crimes Division.Authorities have offered a US$1 000 re…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:42hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter

Scottland FC employee caught in VVIP ticket fraud

Six individuals were arrested on Sunday at Rufaro Stadium for allegedly attempting to enter a Premier Soccer League (PSL) match between Scottland FC and Caps United using counterfeit VVIP access cards. The fake passes, reportedly sold at U…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 08:04hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter

Gono exposes former employees

Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono has laid bare explosive allegations against his former employees Clark and Beverly Makoni, accusing the couple of fraudulently taking control of his Manicaland-based company Valley…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:53hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter

Prosecutor's application for late appeal dismissed

The Labour Court has dismissed an application for condonation by Willbrought Muleya, an employee of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), after he failed to meet the deadline for filing an appeal against a disciplinary ruling issued in…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:27hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter

Fraud case against two Harare businessmen crumbles

Two Harare businessmen, Brian Murphy and Adam Wood, have been acquitted of fraud and providing false information to a public official after a Harare magistrate ruled that the State failed to prove its case.The allegations, brought by Eliza…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Kumalo headmistress' fraud case postponed to August

The trial date for Kumalo Primary School headmistress Stella Mhlanga remains uncertain after the State once again requested a postponement, citing incomplete police investigations. The case has now been remanded to 8 August.Mhlanga is join…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 18:28hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter

Chiyangwa locked up over US$583 660 cryptocurrency fraud

A Harare woman, Melissa Messe Samantha Chiyangwa, appeared in court this week charged with swindling a prominent eye specialist of nearly US$600,000 in a complex cryptocurrency scam spanning over two years. She has been remanded in custody…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 15:19hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter

Zimura boss convicted of fraud

The Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA), Polisile Ncube, has been convicted of fraud following a court appearance in Harare today. She was remanded in custody and is expected to be sentenced tomorrow.Ncube,…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:16hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter

3 Zimbabweans arrested for investment fraud in India

Kolkata Police arrested three Zimbabwean nationals - Tinashe Gadzikwa Praise (22), Malvern Matungamire (25), and Nyamhunga Lenon Kudakwashe (23) - from separate apartments in Mohali's Kharar area, Punjab, on Saturday. The trio is accused o…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 10:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Former soldier loses pension in fraud scheme by ex-colleague

A former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) member, Forward Mapfunde of Warren Park D in Harare, is counting significant losses after his pension funds were fraudulently stolen by a former colleague who retired alongside him last year.Mapfunde h…

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 09:48hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter

RioZim in eye of financial misconduct, fraud storm

Mining giant RioZim Limited is at the centre of a deepening scandal as allegations of financial misconduct, asset stripping, and systematic fraud continue to surface. According to sources familiar with internal operations, the company is f…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 16:45hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter

Fraudsters use AI to impersonate Chivayo

Zimbabwe is facing a new and alarming wave of cyber fraud involving sophisticated scammers who are using artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a ploy to defraud unsuspecting citizens.Victims …

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:05hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter

Fraud-accused NSSA boss acquitted

Former National Social Security Authority (NSSA) investment director, Brian Murewa, has been acquitted of fraud charges involving US$25,000, following a ruling by Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei that found no evidence to support…

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:49hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu charges dropped

The State has withdrawn fraud charges against businessman Moses Mpofu and ZANU PF central committee member Mike Chimombe in a case involving an allegedly corrupt lighting tender awarded by the Harare City Council. The charges were dropped …

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 12:52hrs | 2854 | by Staff reporter

Fraudster arrested for blowing over US$16,000 in botched car deal

A 52-year-old man from Harare has been arrested for allegedly swindling a client of over US$16,000 under the pretext of importing a vehicle, police have confirmed.The suspect, identified as Isaac Dhliwayo, was taken into custody on June 5,…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 11:53hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Harare businessman in $76,000 vehicle import fraud

A local businessman, Elias Murandu, 37, has been charged with fraud after allegedly deceiving the director of Cobra Security in a failed vehicle importation scheme involving a total of US$76,000.Murandu appeared before Harare magistrate Ru…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:27hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean banker's 5 cars seized as cops probe US$2,3m fraud case

A banker accused of manipulating the banking system he was entrusted to protect and creating fake accounts to swindle his employer of approximately US$2.3 million has had his fleet of five vehicles seized as part of ongoing investigations.…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:26hrs | 1588 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new politics of fraud

IN Zimbabwe, politics is no longer just the art of the possible.It has become the science of the scam.From boreholes to buses, roads to resettlement deeds, today's governance is not merely corrupt - it's cleverly packaged corruption.A fine…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:23hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter

Ex-RBZ chief Gono to testify In fraud case

 Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Gideon Gono is set to appear in court on June 13 as a key witness in a fraud case involving a Harare couple, Clark and Beverly Makoni. The couple stands accused of a fraudulent takeover of Gon…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:33hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter

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