Gospel star Mai Dhuterere walked free from fraud claims about a $16,000 car deal gone wrong. The Harare court lifted her remand status, though prosecutors might still call her back through official papers. She paid $100 bail after police arrested her last December.
The case started when Chrispen Magaya, who once ran for office with Zanu PF, wanted to buy a Toyota truck. Court papers say Dhuterere claimed she could get vehicles through connections to the president. She allegedly promised Magaya two Toyota trucks instead of one for his money.
After taking payment, Dhuterere gave Magaya a Ford Ranger with temporary license plates. The truck had expired import papers, which led police to take it away. The parties tried to fix things with a Mercedes car deal that never happened, which made Magaya report her to the police.
The judge said the case moved too slowly to keep her on bail. Her fans celebrated the news about her freedom. People paid extra attention to this case because she said she knew important government officials. The famous singer says she did nothing wrong throughout this legal battle.
The case started when Chrispen Magaya, who once ran for office with Zanu PF, wanted to buy a Toyota truck. Court papers say Dhuterere claimed she could get vehicles through connections to the president. She allegedly promised Magaya two Toyota trucks instead of one for his money.
After taking payment, Dhuterere gave Magaya a Ford Ranger with temporary license plates. The truck had expired import papers, which led police to take it away. The parties tried to fix things with a Mercedes car deal that never happened, which made Magaya report her to the police.
The judge said the case moved too slowly to keep her on bail. Her fans celebrated the news about her freedom. People paid extra attention to this case because she said she knew important government officials. The famous singer says she did nothing wrong throughout this legal battle.
