Harare man remanded over US$870k Hatfield land fraud allegations
Harare man remanded over US$870k Hatfield land fraud allegations
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A Harare man accused of using allegedly fake documents to sell a Hatfield stand for US$870 000 has been remanded in custody pending a bail ruling, the court heard.
Shepherd Chizani (32) appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa facing fraud and money laundering charges.
Prosecutors allege that between August 19 and September 24 last year, Chizani created fraudulent documents for Rupert Investments (Pvt) Ltd and obtained a replacement deed from the Deeds Office.
The State further alleges he drafted a special power of attorney purporting to authorise him to sell Stand 40 Hatfield Estate under deed transfer number 561/69.
According to the allegations, Chizani misrepresented himself to Shuo Yang, a director of Lunaglow Investments, and sold the property for US$870 000.
The court heard the matter came to light on March 18 this year when Yang allegedly visited the stand with workers to begin development work. Rupert Investments officials reportedly confronted them, claiming the property belonged to the company.
Yang was allegedly shown an original title deed which differed from the replacement deed he had been given, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors also allege Chizani later sent Natasha Rumbidzai Mushegu with US$70 000 as part of a reimbursement before going into hiding. Police recovered the money, the court heard, leaving US$800 000 outstanding.
Chizani remains in custody as the court awaits the bail determination.
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