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Two foreign currency dealers in Harare reportedly lost more than US$1 300 to a self-styled prophet after they surrendered the cash to him for “cleansing” in order to boost their operations. Oliver Machisi (36) allegedly converted the money to his own use and bought a DVD player, bed, blankets, and items for his pregnant wife.
He was arrested on Tuesday and is assisting police with investigations.
The incident occurred in Epworth last month before Machisi fled to reside in Glen View.
National police spokesperson Chief Superintendent Paul Nyathi yesterday said on February 20, Machisi was approached by a 21-year-old female illegal foreign currency dealer who operated from Road Port bus terminus in Harare.
“When she arrived at the suspect’s place, she also saw another woman aged 39, who also wanted her money to be cleansed to boost her business,” Chief Supt Nyathi said.
The two women were ordered to put US$20 each in a clay pot and told to leave the place.
The following day, Machisi phoned the two women and told them to bring more cash.
Chief Supt Nyathi said the 21-year-old brought US$1 220, while the other one brought US$60.
“They were ordered to leave the cash for cleansing and the suspect then bought various goods before fleeing to Glen View,” he said.
A police report was made leading to Machisi’s arrest in Glen View on Tuesday.
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