Guy allegedly catfished his girlfriend as her pastor, milked faith for cash, got caught, and landed in court empty-handed.
Alleged scam and court fallout
Alleged scam and court fallout
- John Mushayavudzi faces fraud charges over a fake pastor hustle.
- Appeared at Mbare Magistrates Court and denied everything.
- Remanded in custody while waiting for trial.
- Victim identified as Enteetes Ashley Musamirapamwe, his girlfriend.
- Trust opened the door to a cash request.
- The loan pitch started small, then spiraled.
- Asked for US$200, citing a car stuck at the border.
- Dodged repayment after follow-ups started.
- Switched tactics using a new phone number.
- Posed as a church pastor via messages.
- Pushed the seed money talk to stall repayment.
- Claimed blessings would multiply the cash.
- Raised monthly demands framed as faith offerings.
- Convinced her that both should contribute regularly.
- Total allegedly reached US$500.
- Message details stopped lining up.
- Digging exposed the pastor as the boyfriend.
- Betrayal triggered police involvement.
- Report filed with the Zimbabwe Republic Police in Glen View.
- Arrest followed shortly after the complaint.
- None of the money has been recovered.