Ministry of Finance Clerk, colleague lose US$41 000 in botched land deals
A clerk in the Ministry of Finance and his colleague lost over US$41 000 after they allegedly bought non-existent residential stands from a fraudster.
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A clerk in the Ministry of Finance and his colleague lost over US$41 000 after they allegedly bought non-existent residential stands from a fraudster.
Businessman Ofer Sivan and personal assistant Cassandra Myburg were finally acquitted of allegations of fraud after spending months frequently going to court to answer to the charges.
Popular comedienne Felistas “Mai TT” Murata on Thursday was granted free bail in a case she is facing charges of fraud and theft of trust property.
Businessman Ofer Sivan and his personal assistant Cassandra Myburg who are accused of fraud suffered a major setback after the High Court threw out their application for the quashing of charges.
The acquittal of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ally and Gokwe-Nembudziya MP Justice Mayor Wadyajena in the case he was accused of fraud involving money laundering of at least US$5,8 million, has been viewed by observers as a “mockery of our justice system.” Norton legislator Temba Mliswa questioned the decision of the court.
“Zvimwe zvacho unopera power. How does the state fail to amass evidence where US$5 million has been swindled? It’s now clear jail is for the poor and the opposition!!
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) television presenter Oscar Pambuka and his two friends, Elmore Mwenye, and Ngonidzashe Mbauya, who is in the transport business, were accused of fraud when they appeared at the Mbare Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
It never rains but pours for businessman Ofer Sivan and his personal assistant Cassandra Myburg as they are back in court on fraud allegations involving over US$760 000 and ZWL22 million. They have been indicted to stand trial at the High Court on November 22 to November 24.
Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi has granted ZWL56 000 (US$91 according to the prevailing rate) bail to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s close ally Mike Chimombe who is facing fraud charges. Chimombe, the president of the Economic Empowerment Group (EEG) was arrested on Monday over allegations of defrauding a stand buyer of US$16 900.
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested National Social Security Authority (NSSA) Director for Corporate Affairs David Makwara for fraud involving more than US$182 000.
Fraud accused businessman Ofer Sivan and his personal assistant Cassandra Myburg’s freedom bid failed when a regional magistrate ordered that they stand trial.