Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
A MBARE woman, who conned the same man twice, in a sex-for-cash deal, used the money to buy drugs, which ended up with her being locked up at Chikurubi.
Leah Chikwekwe, 27, says she got US$20 from conning the same man twice, at the same flat, on the same night, in the capital.
The two had initially agreed to have sex with the man paying US$10 for the act.
Leah was candid, when she addressed visiting St Ignatius College students at Chikurubi Female Prison, as she narrated her story.
The students visited Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, the Psychiatric Unit and the Female Prison as part of an education and crime-prevention programme.
Speaking to the students, Leah said drugs ruined her life and she could no longer support her children or enjoy her freedom.
“It started when I hooked up a man, who was desperate to spend quality time with me,” Leah said.
“I pretended to offer him access to an apartment but I said he would only do so after he had paid.”
She convinced the man to pay US$10.
However, when they reached the flat, Leah said she asked the man to remain outside because she wanted to check if everything was clear inside the room.
Leah said she changed her clothes and left the flat through another door.
After about 30 minutes, she returned to the flat and saw that the man was still waiting outside the door.
She claims she asked the man if he was waiting for someone.
“He told me he was waiting for a lady, who looked like me in stature but whose clothes were different and who was wearing a hat,” Leah said.
She claims she told the man she knew where the woman was but needed to be paid US$10 for her to show him the location.
Leah said she led the man into another flat before disappearing from the scene of the crime.
She told the students she used the US$20 she stole from that man to buy drugs for resale, leading to her arrest.
“I urge the students not to be tempted to make quick money through immorality, partying with misbehaving friends, or experimenting with drugs and substances.
“As students, do not misuse your pocket money for drugs.
“I have come to understand that the wrath of the law will always catch up with anyone enjoying the fruits of illicit deals.”
Another inmate, Lavender Zisengwe (27), also narrated how her involvement in drug dealings ended up with her in jail.
“In prison, you are forced to wear the same clothes no matter your case or background, you must retire to bed before the night and your movement is controlled,” she said.
“That is what happens after committing various criminal activities.”
