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Farmer Defrauded Of Over US$27,000 By Fake CIO Agent

3 months agoThu, 02 Jan 2025 13:16:45 GMT
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Farmer Defrauded Of Over US$27,000 By Fake CIO Agent

A bogus Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operative, Shepherd Mangoma, appeared in the Harare Magistrates Court on Friday, facing charges of impersonation, fraud, and theft of trust property, reported NewsDay.

The charges stemmed from his deceitful claims to a local farmer, Kudakwashe Mbaura, that he could help him secure another farm.

Magistrate Ruth Moyo granted Mangoma bail set at US$300.

According to court documents, on August 12, 2021, Mangoma misrepresented himself as an employee of the President’s department, even producing a fake identity card.

This deception led Mbaura to believe that Mangoma could assist him in acquiring a farm. Mangoma instructed Mbaura to identify a desired location, which he chose in the Grange area of Odzi, Manicaland Province.

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On the same day, Mangoma requested US$450 from Mbaura, claiming the money was needed as kickbacks for his “bosses” who would facilitate the farm acquisition. Trusting Mangoma, Mbaura drove to Harare and handed over the cash before returning to Mutare.

Between August 2021 and November 2023, Mangoma continued to exploit Mbaura, convincing him to pay for various expenses, including farming equipment, transport fees for the equipment, tractor repairs, and fees for land officers who were supposed to inspect the farm.

He also solicited payments for ZANU PF officials assessing the farm, security fees for guards he claimed would be sent from Harare, and a donation for the 2023 Zimbabwe Independence Day celebrations.

In total, Mbaura paid Mangoma US$27,724 and ZWL$66,000 over several transactions.

At times, Mangoma received the funds through alleged accomplices, identified as Madondo and Obert Mpofu, who are currently at large.

Despite Mbaura’s repeated requests for documentation to confirm the arrangements, Mangoma consistently offered false promises.

When Mbaura demanded a refund, Mangoma allegedly threatened him with death.

In February 2024, Mbaura was arrested by detectives in Mutare and phoned Mangoma to inform him of the situation.

Mangoma requested to speak with the detectives and claimed to be employed by the President’s department, further convincing Mbaura of his legitimacy.

He even offered to help Mbaura find a lawyer for his case, leading Mbaura to trust him enough to give US$900 for legal fees.

Mangoma, however, did not engage a lawyer and instead used the money for personal expenses.

On December 23, Mbaura discovered through social media that Mangoma had previously been arrested for similar offences.

This revelation prompted him to report the matter to ZRP Mutare Central, where he was referred to the CID’s PACU for further investigation.

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13 Comments

Elder Micho · 2 months ago
l don't think Mbaura is a Matsanga cz umm kudzungaira kwacho $27 000,,wadii kungoita zvekutenga straight
nhubu · 2 months ago
𝘬𝘶𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘪 𝘬𝘶𝘯𝘰𝘥𝘢 𝘬𝘶𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘸𝘢 𝘬𝘶𝘯'𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘥𝘻𝘦𝘬𝘶 𝘔𝘈𝘓𝘈𝘞𝘐
Russian · 2 months ago
this guy was once arrested for the same offence
zig zigler · 3 months ago
when deals turns sour
Fireman · 3 months ago
Dinga remhunhu
.... · 3 months ago
Chero ndakapusa hangu, handisviki ipapo😁😁😂😂😂
nhubu · 2 months ago
𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘻𝘷𝘢𝘬𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘺𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘪𝘺𝘰 𝘺𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘷𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘸𝘢 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘩𝘶 𝘶𝘺𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘱𝘢 𝘦𝘨𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘪
Alice cooper · 3 months ago
The victim obviously a greedy man. If something is too good to be true be suspicious. How did Slim Shady acquire the legal farm? Legally or not?
Sir Weaksnail 🐌 · 3 months ago
dinga akarohwa chekuseri akanyanya kudzungaira
Jojola · 3 months ago
Haaa chinyaya chenhema
leee · 3 months ago
umm movie like story turning real
Mp · 3 months ago
kutanda zvinu wakamama

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