Police captured Elijah Meskano at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on September 23, 2025. The 43-year-old suspect faces charges related to fraudulent property ownership transfer worth US$580,000. Authorities discovered the crime when Harare City Council delivered bills to the legitimate property holder. The correspondence displayed Meskano and his wife as the registered owners instead of the actual proprietor.
The Gletwin residence became the center of an elaborate fraud scheme. Meskano allegedly manipulated official documents to claim ownership of the valuable property. Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that police arrested the suspect while he attempted to leave Zimbabwe. The fraudulent transfer came to light through routine municipal billing procedures.
Investigators continue examining how Meskano executed the illegal ownership transfer. Police are determining whether accomplices within city council or deeds registry assisted the suspect. The case demonstrates how administrative processes can expose sophisticated property fraud schemes.
The Gletwin residence became the center of an elaborate fraud scheme. Meskano allegedly manipulated official documents to claim ownership of the valuable property. Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that police arrested the suspect while he attempted to leave Zimbabwe. The fraudulent transfer came to light through routine municipal billing procedures.
Investigators continue examining how Meskano executed the illegal ownership transfer. Police are determining whether accomplices within city council or deeds registry assisted the suspect. The case demonstrates how administrative processes can expose sophisticated property fraud schemes.
