Zimbabwe's national police force has accused supporters of PHD Ministries leader Walter Magaya of organizing a fundraising effort to gather $200,000 intended to bribe law enforcement officers, prosecutors, magistrates, and judges. The allegations were contained in an official statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police.
Authorities identified Albertina Saikonda as heading the operation from South Africa, with fundraising activities reportedly extending to Zimbabwe and Australia. The police claim the money would be used to interfere with criminal investigations and court cases involving Magaya.
Officers have warned that anyone attempting to compromise the judicial process will face arrest and urged potential witnesses to report bribery attempts through designated phone lines. Magaya recently petitioned the High Court seeking to overturn his remand on rape and fraud charges, arguing his constitutional rights were violated during his arrest.
Authorities identified Albertina Saikonda as heading the operation from South Africa, with fundraising activities reportedly extending to Zimbabwe and Australia. The police claim the money would be used to interfere with criminal investigations and court cases involving Magaya.
Officers have warned that anyone attempting to compromise the judicial process will face arrest and urged potential witnesses to report bribery attempts through designated phone lines. Magaya recently petitioned the High Court seeking to overturn his remand on rape and fraud charges, arguing his constitutional rights were violated during his arrest.
