A Harare businessman has appeared in court on allegations of defrauding a woman of more than US$8 000 in a fake visa processing deal.
Takudzwa Eugene Nhamburo, 30, a director at Ithub Zim based at 6 Chelsmford Avenue in Belgravia, was brought before the Harare Magistrates’ Courts facing fraud charges. He was freed on US$400 bail and is expected to return to court for further proceedings.
Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu told the court that in March 2025, the complainant, Ethel Marere, 48, met Nhamburo at PHD Ministries in Waterfalls, Harare, where she sought assistance in securing visas for her three children.
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Nhamburo allegedly assured her he could facilitate the applications and charged a total of US$8 320, promising the process would be completed within two weeks. After Marere paid the full amount, the accused reportedly failed to deliver the promised service.
The court heard that despite several follow-ups, Nhamburo gave various excuses, citing delays in processing before eventually becoming evasive. Sensing she had been duped, Marere reported the matter to the police.
The State says nothing was recovered, and the complainant suffered a financial loss of US$8 320 due to the alleged misrepresentation. The matter remains under investigation.
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