Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
THREE suspects have been arrested in Shurugwi for committing over 29 cases of cyber-related fraud crimes involving US$17 000 and ZiG 30,6 million.
They are Tranos Taurai Muzanenhamo (27), Rumbidzai Tsongora (24) and Bradwell Shangwa (25), who were arrested in connection with a series of cyber fraud cases targeting victims across the country.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly obtained victims’ personal information through phishing schemes, data breaches and by accessing public records.
Using these details, the suspects then impersonated victims to request SIM card replacements, thereby gaining control over victims’ mobile money platforms, bank accounts and WhatsApp profiles.
This enabled the suspects to fraudulently transfer money from victims’ accounts and ask for money from their contacts.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said on October 31, 2025, police tracked the suspects to Shurugwi, where they arrested them while hiding at a local lodge.
“A search of the suspects’ getaway vehicle, a Toyota Mark X, led to the recovery of a pair of handcuffs, various fake national identification documents, multiple SIM cards, bank cards, several cellphones and a Starlink device.
The trio is linked to over 29 cases of cyber-related fraud involving USD17 009- 50 and ZWG30 665 912-30. The cases were committed in Harare, Bulawayo and other towns. More details will be availed as investigations unfold,” he said.
