Harare – Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been further remanded in custody until tomorrow for the continuation of their bail hearing, according to Express Mail Zim.
The leading investigating officer was absent as he was attending another matter at the High Court.
The duo faces fraud allegations amounting to USD 7 million related to the abuse of the Presidential Goat Scheme.
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Harare businessmen Moses Mpofu (49) and Mike Chimombe (43) arrested and charged with fraud involving USD 7 million.
According to online publication Chimombe and Mpofu allegedly squandered USD 7,380,751 on luxury parties, flashy cars, and hiring call girls from Europe.
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The duo allegedly forged documents to secure a tender for the Presidential Goat Pass-on Scheme and delivered only a fraction of the promised goats, valued at USD 331,445.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Mpofu and Chimombe submitted a bid document with forged ZIMRA and NSSA certificates, misleading the Ministry of Lands into awarding them the contract.
Investigations revealed that the company, Blackdeck Private Limited, was deregistered from NSSA in 2016 and did not have a valid tax clearance certificate for 2021.
The Ministry transferred ZWL 1.6 billion (equivalent to USD 7,712,197) into the accused’s bank account, but they only supplied 4,208 goats, far short of the promised 32,500.
The accused appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court and were remanded in custody until the next day for a bail hearing.
The case has sparked outrage, with many calling for swift justice and accountability
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