Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court Correspondent
Ishmael Shayanewako, a 29-year-old man from Chitungwiza, has been brought before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing charges of money laundering after failing to explain the source of his wealth.
According to the State, represented by prosecutor Lovet Muringwa, the incident unfolded on October 23, 2024, when detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department in Chitungwiza were alerted to Shayanewako’s extravagant spending at the Zengeza Municipal Head Office.
Upon investigation, the accused was found in a Toyota Hilux GD6 (registration number AGQ 2225), where he was escorted to the police station for questioning. A search of his vehicle uncovered a white purse containing R198,800 in cash.
When questioned about the source of the funds, Shayanewako failed to provide a satisfactory explanation, leading to his arrest.
Further investigations revealed that Shayanewako had recently purchased a motor vehicle worth USD$36,000 in South Africa. It was also discovered that he had bought a house in Manyame Park, Chitungwiza for USD$27,000 from Wadzanayi Dube of Hatfield, Harare.
Shayanewako’s background does not indicate any permanent employment that could explain his ability to amass such assets, prompting the charges against him.
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