Mikki Muringi, a notorious scammer who has been defrauding people and businesses around Harare, was finally apprehended by private investigator Tafadzwa Chidawa.
Muringi had built a reputation for using fake identification cards, both U.S. and Zimbabwean, to swindle unsuspecting victims.
Muringi’s schemes, which involved targeting businesses and individuals with promises of large sums of money, came to light after an investigative effort led by Chidawa, a private investigator.
Chidawa’s sharp investigative skills and persistence, Muringi was tracked down, exposing her fraudulent operations and eventually leading to her arrest.
Muringi’s primary method of deception involved staying in various guest houses around the city and leaving without paying.
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VIDEO 2 | Mikki Muringi is a notorious scammer who has been targeting people and businesses around Harare, using fake U.S. and Zimbabwean ID cards. Thanks to @chidawaTee‘s excellent investigative skills, she has been tracked down and caught. She has also been staying in guest… pic.twitter.com/r46lzHsq7e
— Crime Watch Zimbabwe (@crimewatchzw) September 21, 2024
She often falsely claimed to have millions of dollars in her bank account, using fake credentials to bolster her story.
She would gain the trust of her victims by presenting counterfeit U.S. and Zimbabwean ID cards, adding credibility to her elaborate lies.
Businesses and individuals who trusted her, hoping for significant payouts or partnerships, were left high and dry once she disappeared.
The Harare community had grown increasingly concerned about the rash of fraud cases linked to Muringi, and her evasion of justice had caused frustration.
However, the breakthrough came when Chidawa, began investigating her activities. Through meticulous research, networking, and gathering information from victims and the public, the investigator was able to pinpoint Muringi’s whereabouts and alert authorities.
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