A Harare judge has freed Mai Dhuterere from court attendance requirements in her fraud case. Mr Tapiwa Banda ruled that prosecutors must use formal written notices if they want to continue the legal action against her. Mai Dhuterere, wife of famous gospel singer Mambo Dhuterere, faced claims she tricked a politician out of $16,000 last September.
Court papers say she worked with her brother to deceive the victim. She allegedly promised to buy a Toyota Hilux truck from Botswana for the politician who had saved up $16,000 for the purchase. The politician later found out no vehicle was coming his way after paying the money. The case might still go forward if prosecutors decide to issue an official summons against Mai Dhuterere.
Court papers say she worked with her brother to deceive the victim. She allegedly promised to buy a Toyota Hilux truck from Botswana for the politician who had saved up $16,000 for the purchase. The politician later found out no vehicle was coming his way after paying the money. The case might still go forward if prosecutors decide to issue an official summons against Mai Dhuterere.
