Trio arrested over US$12k grocery scam

Tendai Gukutikwa
Post Reporter
BUSTED!
Three suspected fraudsters are in custody after allegedly tricking businesses into delivering groceries worth over US$12 500 without payment.

Investigations led to the recovery of part of the stolen goods.


Acting Manicaland police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, confirmed the arrests of Prince Ruvimbo Dhau (31), Pardon Dhau (35) and Dennis Chikotosa (39) in connection with two fraud cases reported in Mutare.


He said the suspects allegedly deceived sales representatives from Olivine Industries and Metro Peech Hypermarket into delivering groceries under the pretext that payment would be made at their shops.

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