Marondera Brothers Arrested for Cultivating Illegal Mbanje on Their Homestead
The Chibanda brothers, Edwin and Bornwell from Marondera, were arrested for allegedly cultivating mbanje illegally on their homestead.
Public Tipoff Leads to Arrest
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Seizure of Cannabis Plants and Dried Dagga
Police Commend Public Cooperation
Inspector Simon Chazovachiyi, the police spokesperson for Mashonaland East province, confirmed the arrest and expressed gratitude to the public for providing valuable information. The cooperation of the community aids law enforcement agents in their efforts to eliminate drug peddling activities.
Card Cloning Syndicate Targets Pensioners
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Forgery and SIM Card Replacement
The suspects used forged ID cards, containing the details of their victims, to approach Econet agents in small towns across Zimbabwe. They engaged in SIM card replacements, gaining access to the victims’ banking apps, and subsequently withdrew all their funds.
Multiple Victims Fall Prey
The card cloning syndicate targeted several pensioners who had received their lump sum payments. Among the victims were Florence Kariyo, Tanetswa Nyamukapa, Itai Jere, Loveloge Zindawa, and Letwin Dzapasi, all of whom had substantial amounts stolen from their accounts.