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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86055, member: 27"]
Two locked-up dealmakers are gambling on one court call to crack open a fraud case that swallowed millions and left everyone arguing over blame and punishment.

High Court decision on appeal bid
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[*]Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe want access to the Supreme Court.
[*]Seek permission to fight verdicts and prison terms.
[*]Outcome decides continued incarceration or another legal round.
[*]Hearing wrapped after short courtroom sparring.
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What the case is about
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[*]Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe are tied to the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme.
[*]Accused of draining government funds exceeding seven million dollars.
[*]The case centers on alleged financial deception.
[*]Sentences were handed down separately to each.
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State and defence positions
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[*]Prosecutors argue penalties barely sting given the losses.
[*]Push deterrence and seriousness as missing.
[*]Defence calls the guilty finding flawed.
[*]The evidence got twisted, and the punishment overshoots.
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Judge and process details
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[*]Justice Pisirayi Kwenda reviewed arguments from both sides.
[*]Confirmed written briefs already submitted.
[*]Took time to weigh the issues.
[*]Decision scheduled for a formal ruling.
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Custody background
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[*]Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe spent long months in remand.
[*]Held at Harare Remand Prison before transfer.
[*]Later moved to Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.
[*]Detention history adds pressure to the appeal push.
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