A Harare court heard fraud charges against Gabriel Kundai Dzangare last Friday. Police say he created a fake company that promised UK sponsorship certificates. Two other suspects already face charges for helping him steal £20,500 from victims. Dzangare appeared before magistrate Ruth Moyo and remains in custody pending his bail hearing today. Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu outlined the scheme that targeted people wanting to travel abroad.
The suspects used WhatsApp groups with British phone numbers to advertise their services. They convinced victims to pay thousands of pounds for certificates that never existed. Anna Chari from Glen View paid £6,000 after meeting Dzangare at a restaurant. Her brother sent money from Britain to fund the fake sponsorship deal. Dzangare gave her paperwork promising delivery within two weeks but never provided the certificate.
Trymore Manyange works in waste collection and also lost £6,000 to the scam. His brother-in-law transferred money to a British bank account controlled by the fraudsters. Manyange signed documents confirming his payment but received nothing despite promises. Teacher Paida Magore suffered the largest loss when she paid £8,500 for sponsorship help. Her sister deposited the money into the same British account used for other victims.
Police arrested accomplices Isheunesu Muzora and Ottilia Kudzanai Zenengeni first. The pair told investigators that Dzangare led the operation. All three suspects face multiple fraud counts for the sponsorship certificate scheme.
The suspects used WhatsApp groups with British phone numbers to advertise their services. They convinced victims to pay thousands of pounds for certificates that never existed. Anna Chari from Glen View paid £6,000 after meeting Dzangare at a restaurant. Her brother sent money from Britain to fund the fake sponsorship deal. Dzangare gave her paperwork promising delivery within two weeks but never provided the certificate.
Trymore Manyange works in waste collection and also lost £6,000 to the scam. His brother-in-law transferred money to a British bank account controlled by the fraudsters. Manyange signed documents confirming his payment but received nothing despite promises. Teacher Paida Magore suffered the largest loss when she paid £8,500 for sponsorship help. Her sister deposited the money into the same British account used for other victims.
Police arrested accomplices Isheunesu Muzora and Ottilia Kudzanai Zenengeni first. The pair told investigators that Dzangare led the operation. All three suspects face multiple fraud counts for the sponsorship certificate scheme.
