Authorities in Zimbabwe have dismissed a widely circulated document falsely claiming businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo faced police questioning for fraud-related offenses. The Zimbabwe Republic Police issued a statement on Sunday, warning citizens to disregard the fabricated memorandum that appeared designed to resemble official correspondence from Commissioner Paul Nyathi.
The forged notice dated Saturday alleged that Chivayo participated in schemes involving misrepresentation and financial document manipulation, while directing him to report to Harare Central Police Station. Officers confirmed investigations had begun to identify those responsible for creating and distributing the counterfeit statement through digital platforms. The department urged residents to verify information through authorized channels before sharing content online.
Social media responses ranged from mockery to accusations of institutional bias. One account suggested authorities spent extensive time addressing the matter before issuing their denial. Another questioned whether genuine cases involving connected individuals would receive proper attention. Police maintained the document originated outside legitimate communication systems and emphasized reliance on confirmed sources for accurate updates.
The forged notice dated Saturday alleged that Chivayo participated in schemes involving misrepresentation and financial document manipulation, while directing him to report to Harare Central Police Station. Officers confirmed investigations had begun to identify those responsible for creating and distributing the counterfeit statement through digital platforms. The department urged residents to verify information through authorized channels before sharing content online.
Social media responses ranged from mockery to accusations of institutional bias. One account suggested authorities spent extensive time addressing the matter before issuing their denial. Another questioned whether genuine cases involving connected individuals would receive proper attention. Police maintained the document originated outside legitimate communication systems and emphasized reliance on confirmed sources for accurate updates.
