Convicted businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have received a reprieve as prosecutors withdrew an application to seize their assets. The National Prosecuting Authority discontinued its forfeiture request, which was linked to a seven-million-dollar fraud conviction involving a government goat scheme.
Authorities indicated the Asset Forfeiture Unit would now handle the matter, allowing for more extensive investigation. The court will instead focus on the upcoming pre-sentencing phase for the two individuals, who remain in custody. Prosecutors have already submitted arguments calling for severe prison terms during the sentencing proceedings.
Although the asset seizure is paused, both men still face the possibility of substantial jail time. A final sentencing hearing is scheduled to proceed, independent of the postponed forfeiture case.
Authorities indicated the Asset Forfeiture Unit would now handle the matter, allowing for more extensive investigation. The court will instead focus on the upcoming pre-sentencing phase for the two individuals, who remain in custody. Prosecutors have already submitted arguments calling for severe prison terms during the sentencing proceedings.
Although the asset seizure is paused, both men still face the possibility of substantial jail time. A final sentencing hearing is scheduled to proceed, independent of the postponed forfeiture case.
