Online Reporter
Zvikomborero Parafini
A CHINHOYI University of Technology student allegedly duped investors of US$20,600 through a bogus online investment scheme.
Tanaka Kelly Miller, 24, of Rusununguko, Chinhoyi, was remanded in custody after appearing before the Harare Magistrates’ Court following her arrest on Saturday.
The State alleges that sometime in September 2024, Miller and an accomplice created a WhatsApp group called CMD Fashions, posing as if they were running a clothing business.
They allegedly advertised investment packages promising returns of between 40 and 70 percent, within a matter of days, to lure unsuspecting members of the public.
Prosecutors claim investors were ordered to deposit money into retail shop accounts in Harare’s CBD after being promised substantial profits.
She allegedly received the funds under the guise of investing them before surrendering the money to cashiers linked to the scheme, who are already facing separate charges.
Police investigations established that complainants were prejudiced of a total of US$20,600, and nothing has been recovered.
The matter came to light after detectives from the CID Commercial Crimes Division received information about the investment scam and tracked down the accused.
Miller was released on US$100 bail and was ordered not to interfere with investigations and to reside at her known address.
