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POLICE in Zimbabwe say have blown the lid off a coordinated international scheme to derail the criminal cases facing Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Walter Magaya.
In a statement Saturday, National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi warned that anyone attempting to tamper with witnesses or investigations will be arrested.
Comm Nyathi said authorities were tracking a team allegedly led by South Africa based Albertina Saikonda which is reportedly mobilising huge sums of cash to derail court processes.
He said: “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is fully aware of coordinated efforts by a team led by Albertina Saikonda based in South Africa to raise funds to the tune of US$200 000 or more. The money will then be used to approach and compromise the
Police investigators, prosecutors, magistrates and judges so as to derail the whole criminal investigations and court proceedings.”
He warned that the law would come down hard on anyone who attempts to bribe officials or silence witnesses.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police therefore warns individuals, groups and associates that they will be arrested as the law will definitely take effect without fear or favour,” said Comm Nyathi.
He said police have been receiving calls from across the world from alleged victims of Magaya who want to formally report rape and fraud allegations.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police has availed cellphone number +263 776 830 226, National Complaints number+263 (0242) 703 631 and WhatsApp number +263 712 800 197 for anyone to freely report and allow the Zimbabwe Republic Police to conduct investigations.”
Alleged victims in Zimbabwe, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia or “any country” were urged to come forward.
“For those victims in South Africa, please feel free to go to the local Police Station to report and have your statement notarized and formally submitted to the Zimbabwean Embassy,” said Comm Nyathi.
Last week, he raised the alarm over online activists and groups accused of leaking private numbers of investigators. “Individuals and groups, including social media platforms such as COZWA and Crime Watch Zimbabwe, are cautioned against publishing individual officers’ and investigators’ personal cellphone numbers or contact details,” he said.
Magaya and his wife were arrested on 1 November 2025 on fraud and rape allegations linked to investment schemes and alleged sexual abuse. The couple has appeared in court and was remanded in custody while awaiting High Court bail proceedings.
With allegations now stretching across borders, police say they are monitoring the situation with “keen interest” and urged anyone approached with cash, offers or intimidation to immediately report.
“All potential witnesses should report anyone dangling any form of offers or cash or promises to the police for swift action to be taken,” Comm Nyathi said.
