HARARE – Police are keen to question former Zimbabwe national team soccer player Harlington Shereni on allegations of defrauding the daughter of the late Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Dr Stan Mudenge and a city advertising company of more than $8 500.
A report was made at Borrowdale Police Station by Ms Rumbi Mudenge under case number CR 382/06/15 and Shereni’s whereabouts are not known.
Police sources yesterday said they had launched a manhunt for Shereni in connection with the case.
Shereni is accused of defrauding Ms Mudenge, sponsors and companies with regards to his testimonial match which was supposed to be held on June 6, but was postponed under unclear circumstances.
It is alleged that on June 9, Shereni hired Ms Mudenge and an advertising company in the city to provide services at a venue where he held a Press conference for his testimonial.
In an interview yesterday, Ms Mudenge said for all the services which were conducted, they were supposed to have been paid $8 450.
“For the venue it was $2 300,” she said. “The printers who created his logo, designs and banners are owed $1 650. Since May 18, myself and the companies who tirelessly worked for his every demand concerning his events, gala dinner, testimonial match and all his administration, are owed $4 500 for the services.”
Ms Mudenge alleged that Shereni disappeared after all the services had been provided. Police said anyone with information on Shereni’s whereabouts should contact any nearest police station or Borrowdale Police Station.
Shereni played in a number of top leagues in Europe and for local clubs and the national team during his heydays. The Herald
