Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
SEVEN people are on the run after they were implicated in fraud cases involving more than US$80 000, including a fake payment for a ZBC advert.
Aleious Manyanda, 41, of Borrowdale allegedly misrepresented to Tinotenda Badza, 38, that he could supply chemicals.
Tinotenda paid US$66 894 and Aleious never delivered the chemicals nor returned the cash.
In another case, Shingirai Ladson bought an HP Z book, 16 laptops, a HP ProBook 450 and tendered a fake Ecobank proof of payment.
He defrauded the company of US$4 705,77 for all the items.
Agatha Chikafu sold a residential stand, which belonged to Golden Chihuri, without his knowledge.
Chihuri was deprived of US$6000.
Tinashe Chikonye allegedly referred Melania Zimano, 52, to Fatima Mwale to help her secure a nursing school place for her daughter.
Melania paid US$1 600 but the deal failed to materialise.
Edgar Munindi allegedly told Farai Kavene that he was a car dealer and a clearing agent.
He was given US$391 to process registration plates but failed to do so.
Arnold Chimanikire presented fake receipts to ZBC to advertise his bogus firm.
It was later realised that Arnold had produced a fake proof of payment.
Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the cases.
“Police are investigating seven fraud cases in Harare.
“We continue to urge people to consider a thorough check before accepting payments,” said Insp Chakanza.
Bongani Ndlovu