Online Reporter
Prosper Dembedza
Zimpapers Reporter
A Hopley man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to sodomise a 14-year-old boy after promising him US$5.
Harare regional magistrate Mrs Sandra Mupindu ruled that there was overwhelming evidence linking John Chamboko to the offence. Chamboko had denied the charges during the trial.
The court heard that on 17 November 2025, the minor was bathing when Chamboko told him he wanted to use the restroom.
The complainant let Chamboko in.
After Chamboko used the restroom, he told the child that he was handsome and went on to request to have anal sexual intercourse with him.
Chamboko promised the minor that he would give him $5 as payment, but the complainant refused.
The court heard that the minor decided to leave the bathroom but on his way out, Chamboko grabbed his hand and dragged him towards him.
Chamboko lowered his trousers to knee level, thereby exposing his erect penis to the minor.
However, the minor managed to elbow Chamboko and escaped.
He informed his mother. With the help of neighbours, they took Chamboko to ZRP Southlea Park to file a report.
