Duo's Fraud Charges Skyrocket to 101 in US$2 Million Scam

Two suspected fraudsters, Agrippa Chivenge (42) and Audious Rungano (32), have had their charges increased from 48 to 101 after police investigations revealed a sophisticated online scamming operation that stole property worth over US$2 million. The duo allegedly targeted farmers, phone vendors, and small businesses on social media, using fake vehicle plates and counterfeit notes in a money-switching scheme.

The suspects posed as genuine buyers and approached victims using hired vehicles with fake registration plates. During transactions, they would create unnecessary confusion and dupe unsuspecting sellers by tendering counterfeit notes as payment. They allegedly employed a money-switching method, replacing genuine cash with bundles of bond notes, leaving a single United States dollar note visible to give the impression of a legitimate payment.  Follow & Share Our WhatsApp Channel

The police arrested the duo last month in Harare after a thorough investigation. They recovered 543 counterfeit United States dollar notes, and the suspects were charged with 101 counts of fraud. The police urged members of the public to exercise due diligence when conducting transactions, particularly with people met through online platforms.  Follow our facebook page

The suspects appeared before the Mbare Magistrates Court and were remanded in custody for routine remand. The court will likely hear more about the case in the coming days. Follow us on X