Online Reporter
Prosper Dembedza
Herald Correspondent
FORMER Studio 263 actor Revlino Gwanzura has appeared in court on allegations of fraud involving US$250 000 arising from a botched residential stands deal.
Harare regional magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa remanded Gwanzura in custody until tomorrow for bail consideration.
The State alleges that from January 2024 to August 2025, the complainant’s husband, who was the first director of the company, fell ill, which prevented the complainant and her late husband from reporting to work for the entire year.
During this time, it is alleged that Gwanzura took advantage of his position as the overall in-charge of the company while the complainant was caring for her husband at home.
The court heard that Gwanzura connived with Gondai Marange, who is still at large and is the son of the late director, to publish an advertisement stating that the company, Enhanced Mortgaging Housing (Private) Limited, was selling residential stands, even though Gwanzura knew that the company was not selling any stands.
The duo allegedly collected instalments from 105 individuals, accumulating a total of US$250 000, which they then converted for their own use.
The court was informed that the complainant returned to work in March 2025, at which point victims began approaching the company, demanding their residential stands.
According to the State, the complainant discovered the offence when victims presented fake receipts that did not belong to the company.
An internal audit using the collected receipts indicated that the accused had prejudiced the company of US$250 000.
