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Danisa Masuku,Online Writer
FORMER Highlanders Chief Executive Officer, Brian Busani Moyo, appeared this afternoon before Bulawayo Provincial Magistrate Richard Ramaboea for judgment on fraud charges after defrauding Highlanders of US$2 000, and was found guilty.
His bail was not revoked, and he was remanded out of custody to tomorrow for sentencing.
Moyo was represented by his lawyer, Victor Kucherera, and Thamani Ncube of Wallace Law Chambers.
The case centres on the transfer of two players from Bulawayo Chiefs FC to Highlanders FC in December 2024 — striker Never Rauzhi and midfielder Malvern Hativagoni.
According to court papers, initial negotiations pegged Rauzhi’s fee at US$25 000 and Hativagoni’s loan fee at US$15 000. Moyo allegedly negotiated the price down, but the first deal collapsed.
After several weeks, former Bulawayo Chiefs administrator, Mandigora, re-opened discussions, and the clubs agreed on US$13 000 for Rauzhi and US$1 000 for Hativagoni. In March this year, the Highlanders executive authorised payment, with dual signatures required for withdrawals.
However, Mandigora — who has already pleaded guilty to fraud and been sentenced — told a different story.
He admitted to working with Moyo to inflate the price to Highlanders, claiming the club paid US$23 000, while Bulawayo Chiefs were informed the deal was worth US$18 000. The US$5 000 difference was allegedly split, with Mandigora pocketing US$3 000 and Moyo taking US$2 000.
Sidumisile Mabena