Sundaymail Editor
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CRIMINAL syndicates purporting to be officers from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) are on the prowl, the corruption watch-dog has said.
In a statement on Wednesday, ZACC warned members of the public of a syndicate of criminals claiming to be its officers and demanding money from cross-border bus crews.
“On June 7, a six-men gang using an unidentified white pick-up truck intercepted a Jasto Luxury Coaches bus travelling from South Africa between Harare and Beatrice.
“Claiming to be ZACC officers carrying out an anti-smuggling operation, the gang demanded a US$400 bribe which the bus crew paid,” reads part of the communique.
The gang also stopped three more buses travelling from South Africa, and forced the crew to pay US$100 bribes.
The Commission said their officers do not accept bribes during their operations.
“The bus crews and other members of the public must refuse to pay bribes when asked to do so,” said ZACC.
Instead, when approached by anyone claiming to be from ZACC carrying out their duties, members of the public must demand positive identification.”
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