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Zvikomborero Parafini
ONE of the 65 illegal foreign currency dealers, who appeared in court over the weekend, missed his wedding on Saturday after he was remanded in custody pending bail application today.
Lardmio Ruvisi of Warren Park 1, told the National Prosecuting Authority vetting office that when he was arrested on Independence Day, he was looking for United States dollars to finalise his wedding preparations.
He was arrested, together with the other 64 suspected dealers, in a blitz in Harare.
The is alleging that on Independence Day, a team of detectives was conducting an operation against illegal forex traders.
They conducted surveillance at the corner of Sir Seretse Khama Street (former Angwa Street) and George Silundika Avenue and spotted Ruvisi dealing in foreign currency.
The team approached him and Bianca Masvaure and requested him to transfer Buddie airtime for ZiG130 equivalent to US$10.
Masvaure gave Ruvisi US$10 who then failed to transfer the airtime to Masvaure’s phone. He was arrested.
It’s back in court today together with the 64 other dealers who are being charged separately.
Bongani Ndlovu
Mathew Masinge