Harare, Zimbabwe | A car dealer is facing fraud charges after allegedly deceiving a City of Harare employee who sought to purchase land for farming.
Terai Mudzimukunze did not enter a plea when he appeared before Harare Magistrate Isheanesu Matova.
The complainant, Lovemore Mangena, works as the Chief Building Inspector for the City of Harare.
According to the court, in December 2023, Mangena was introduced to Mudzimukunze by his friend, Steven Soso.
Mangena expressed interest in purchasing land for farming, and Soso informed him that Mudzimukunze could help him acquire land in Mashonaland East.
Takudzwa Chigutirwa, who is believed to be on the run, was also involved in the alleged scam.
The three individuals took Mangena and Soso to Goromonzi, where they showed them a 70-80-hectare plot at Bluewaters Farm.