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Prosper Dembedza-Herald Correspondent
Two Harare men who masqueraded as Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission officers have appeared in court on allegations of trying to extort Bhola hardware manager Mr Timothy Mudheredhe.
Taurai Zingoga (32) and Dambudzo Mbwana (40) were being represented by Mr Moses Mapanga when they appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi.
The State alleges that the duo claimed to be members of ZACC holding the positions of director and investigation officer.
Prosecuting, Mr Rufaro Chonzi told the court that on September 14 this year, the two approached Mr Mudheredhe and introduced themselves as ZACC officers.
The duo told Mr Mudheredhe that they were investigating allegations of tax evasion against Bhola management.
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According to court documents, the duo demanded US$1 000 from Bhola management for the charges to be dropped.
On September 19, the two went back to Bhola Hardware, Msasa, for the payment.
Mr Mudheredhe pretended to comply and advised them to wait for the money in the boardroom.
He then tipped off ZACC officers and the duo were subsequently arrested while they were in the process of extorting money.
A search was conducted and several ZINACO identity cards bearing different names were recovered from the two.
Bongani Ndlovu
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