Online Reporter
Yeukai Karengezeka-Court Correspondent
PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Prophet Walter Magaya and his wife Tendai were yesterday kept on remand on bail to December 9 pending completion of investigations into 78 fraud charges.
Magaya, also facing five counts of rape, was remanded to the same date.
The postponement of the trials was sought by Prosecutor Mr Clemence Chimbare, who told the court that the State had not yet completed its investigations.
He, however, assured the court and the defence that a trial date for both the fraud and rape charges would be provided by the next hearing.
The couple’s lawyer, Mr Admire Rubaya, consented to the postponement but indicated to the court that the defence was ready for the trial.
The couple faces 78 fraud charges linked to their companies, Planet Africa Private Limited and Yadah Connect Private Limited.
They allegedly defrauded complainants of a total of US$49 240 and R195 000 in a botched land deal.
According to the State, the Magayas misrepresented to congregants that they had residential stands for sale in several locations across Zimbabwe.
They also allegedly solicited investments in business ventures, promising a 50 percent return within six months.
These alleged crimes reportedly occurred between 2018 and 2023, involving two complainants.
In addition to the fraud charges, Magaya is facing five counts of rape, one of which includes allegations that he fathered a child with one of the victims.
