Online Reporter
Yeukai Karengezeka-Chisepo-Court Correspondent
Five employees of Hezy Motors Logistics have appeared in court for allegedly defrauding clients of more than US$155 000 after accepting payments for vehicle imports despite knowing the company had no capacity to deliver the cars.
The accused Kelly Moyo (19), Melody Karakupa (29), Bridget Tanyanyiwa (27), Paidamoyo Sunhwa (25) and Pamela T. Zambe (35) appeared before Harare regional magistrate Mrs Jesse Kufa, charged with fraud and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
They were each granted US$200 bail and remanded to June 26. The complainants are Julia Mude and 15 others.
Prosecutor Mr Rufaro Chonzi alleged that between January 1, 2025 and May 5, 2026, Hezy Motors, acting in connivance with the accused persons, advertised on social media claiming it had the capacity to import vehicles on behalf of clients when in fact it did not.
The court heard that the accused allegedly continued receiving instructions from the company director, Hezel Mafu, who is reportedly wanted by police, and carried out further fraudulent activities despite allegedly knowing he was being sought by authorities.
Acting on the alleged misrepresentations, several clients paid deposits for vehicles that were never delivered, resulting in a combined prejudice of US$155 000.
