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Zvikomborero Parafini
THREE men allegedly connived and participated in a “World Remit scam” in which they would hoodwink service providers into supplying them with goods and services then produce fake World Remit proof of payments.
Wayne Phraser, Keith Chimulambe and Tanatswa Rugare appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi.
They were remanded in custody to next Wednesday.
The court heard that on May 3, Phraser and Chimulambe went to the first complainant’s workplace at the corner of Albion and Kaguvi Street in Harare and inquired about Honda Fit 15 inch tyre rims.
Later that day they got in touch with him and opted to pay for the rims using World Remit.
A World Remit proof of payment of US$520 was sent to the complainant and they asked him to deliver the rims at Highland Park in Highlands.
When the complainant went to collect the money sent by the trio at World Remit, he was told that the proof of payment was fake.
The rims were kept at Rugare’s house for safekeeping where they were recovered.
Using the same modus operandi, the trio duped another businessman after enquiring about a 24 volts 100AH solar battery.
Later that day they got in touch with the businessman and opted to pay for the solar battery using World Remit.
They sent a fake proof of payment of US$500 and requested him to deliver the battery.
He later realised that the proof of payment was fake and filed a police report.
On May 11, the trio allegedly went to Mohamed Mussa and inquired about a 370 litre Hisense refrigerator.
Later that day they got in touch with the complainant and opted to pay for the refrigerator using World Remit.
They sent a fake proof of payment of US$495 and the fridge was delivered at Highland Park.
The shop owners later discovered that the proof of payment was fake.
The fridge was recovered.
The trio also duped two other complainants of over US$1500, using the same method.
Prosecutor Thomas Chanakira opposed bail arguing that he has overwhelming evidence against the trio which may induce them to flee if released on bail.
Online Reporter