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US$1,2m GMB fraud suspects' trial kicks off

The trial of four men accused of attempting to defraud the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) of US$1.2 million through a sophisticated bank account hacking scheme has commenced at the Harare Magistrates Court.Dennis Nhapata (40), Challenge Phiri…

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 08:13hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter

SA businessman acquitted in US$17,000 fraud case

A Bulawayo magistrate has acquitted South African businessman Johnny Herman Saaiman, who had been accused of defrauding three companies of US$17,000 in a failed grocery supply deal.Magistrate Mr Mark Dzira dismissed the case after ruling t…

Published: 14 Oct 2025 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo woman in court for forgery, fraud

A 44-year-old Bulawayo City Council employee, Sithabisiwe Ncube, has been arraigned before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Collet Ncube, facing two counts of forgery and fraud. She was remanded out of custody to appear again on October 17.Ncu…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 08:50hrs | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 436 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 19 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 196 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 314 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 76 | 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 | 2850 | 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 | 74 | 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 | 552 | by Staff reporter

Zimra exposes fraud kingpin

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has exposed a suspected fraud kingpin accused of impersonating tax officials to extort bribes in a fraudulent audit scheme. In a public notice released on 23 May 2025, ZIMRA identified the suspect as …

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Setting the record straight on Qoki Zindlovukazi Land Projects

I would like to set the record straight on the opinion piece by Solabanye Nqabeni titled The Uphill Battle of Economic Freedom: The Story of Qoki Women of ZimbabweI am writing as one of the 500-plus women who invested hard-earned money in …

Published: 15 May 2025 at 18:19hrs | | by Yolandah Nyathi

Moses Mpofu's fraud charges mount

It never rains but pours for embattled Harare businessman Moses Mpofu, who now finds himself entangled in a growing web of criminal allegations, many of which are being linked to his bitter fallout with flamboyant and politically connected…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 19:37hrs | 3134 | by Staff reporter

Roman Catholic priest in court for fraud

Plumtree - A Roman Catholic priest based at Embakwe Mission, Qinisela Wilfred Moyo, has been arraigned before the courts for allegedly generating a fake donation letter to fraudulently secure duty-free importation of a school bus.Moyo, who…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 14:44hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Chiyangwa defrauds Dr Solomon Guramatunhu of US$500,000

Renowned ophthalmologist Dr Solomon Guramatunhu has reportedly fallen victim to a massive fraud scheme after his employee, Lloyd Chiyangwa, allegedly siphoned US$500,000 from him and used the funds to amass a collection of assets.According…

Published: 27 Apr 2025 at 22:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimpapers faces US$13 million scandal amid Audit revelations

A shocking internal audit at Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd (Zimpapers), the country's largest and oldest media conglomerate, has uncovered a potential US$13 million misappropriation of funds, raising red flags over possible fraud and corr…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Businessman dupes investor of US$48k in toilets deal

A Harare businessman has been convicted of fraud after swindling an investor out of US$48,000 in a failed deal to import mobile toilets.Takudzwa Munyawarara, a director of Exclusive Projects Private Limited, was found guilty by Harare magi…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt accountant arrested in alleged medical funds scam

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Dorothy Mauchaza, an Assistant Accountant at the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, on charges of criminal abuse of duty.Mauchaza is accused of unlawfully issu…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Geza loses fraud case

The State yesterday withdrew charges against former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) chairman Basil Nyabadza, who had been facing allegations of defrauding Mr. Blessed Geza of US$1,362,000 in a land deal. The charges wer…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:02hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster in court over forgery allegations

The headmaster of Sojini Secondary School in Mbembesi, Matabeleland North, Themba Nyoni, appeared in court on Thursday facing charges of forging documents to withdraw US$1,220 from school funds.Nyoni, 53, allegedly forged the signature of …

Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Geza defrauded

The trial of former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) board chairperson Basil Nyabadza, accused of defrauding Zanu-PF central committee member and outspoken war veteran Blessed Runesu "Bombshell" Geza of US$1,362,000, is …

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:30hrs | 1743 | 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 | | by Staff reporter

Duo arrested for defrauding car importers of US$20,000

Two Beitbridge-based customs clearing agents, Lloyd Mawadze (36) and Lauren Mawadze (32), have been arrested for allegedly defrauding vehicle importers of nearly US$20,000 over the past two years. The pair, who allegedly disappeared after …

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 company directors dupe Zimra of R10 million

Two directors of Hilmax, Rugare Murwira and Patrick Musavaya, appeared before Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on Wednesday to face seven counts of fraud, allegedly defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) of R10,755,880. The p…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

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