Online Reporter
Zvikomborero Parafini
A Harare man accused of using fake documents to sell a Hatfield stand for US$870 000 was remanded in custody to today for a bail ruling.
Shepherd Chizani (32) appeared before Magistrate Jessie Kufa, facing fraud and money laundering charges.
It is alleged that between August 19 and September 24 last year, Chizani created fake documents for Rupert Investments (Pvt) Ltd and obtained a replacement deed from the Deeds Office.
He allegedly drafted a special power of attorney purporting to authorise him to sell Stand 40 Hatfield Estate, held under deed transfer number 561/69.
Chizani allegedly misrepresented himself to Shuo Yang, a director of Lunaglow Investments, and sold the property for US$870 000.
The alleged offence came to light on March 18 this year when Yang visited the stand with workers to begin development work.
Rupert Investments officials allegedly confronted them, claiming ownership of the property.
Yang was allegedly shown the original title deed, which differed from the replacement deed supplied by Chizani.
Chizani allegedly sent Natasha Rumbidzai Mushegu with US$70 000 as part of a reimbursement before going into hiding.
Police recovered that money, leaving US$800 000 outstanding.
