A Harare businessman, whose report triggered the dramatic apprehension of another businessman, Patrick “Chimpa” Mutenha on Friday, is now confronted with fresh allegations involving US$125,000.
Chimpa, who had been detained in connection with a fraud case, was released on US$500 bail merely a day following his arrest, sparking widespread circulation of his video on social media.
Simultaneously, Shingi Levison Muringi, the individual who lodged the complaint against Chimpa, made a court appearance on the same day. However, Muringi contested an application to be remanded, arguing the absence of sufficient grounds for such an action. Magistrate Lazini Ncube dismissed this application yesterday, consequently remanding Muringi in custody. He is scheduled to return to court today to file a bail application.
Additionally, Muringi faces an outstanding warrant of arrest in another case, wherein he allegedly defrauded another businessman of US$85,000.
According to court records, Muringi, representing Last King Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, purportedly engaged in fraudulent conduct by falsely asserting his intent to purchase 120,000 liters of fuel from the complainant. He assured prompt payment upon delivery, prompting the complainant to supply the fuel.
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However, Muringi failed to fulfill his payment obligation and instead sold the fuel, subsequently acquiring a Toyota Fortuner with the proceeds.
Subsequently, on April 27, Muringi allegedly forwarded counterfeit proof of payments, falsely indicating transfers of US$70,200 and US$54,000 to the complainant’s accounts. Upon verification, the complainant discovered the fraudulent nature of the proof of payments and proceeded to report the matter to the police.
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