Police arrest 2 in connection with ‘low price cement’ scam

Zim Now Writer

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced the arrest of two suspects, Tinashe Zimunya, 27, and Mary Zimunya, 62, in connection with a low price cement scam that occurred last month.

In a statement on their Official Twitter handle, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest and appealed to the public for information that may lead to the suspected ring leader of the scam, Andy Baleni, 36.

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“On the 24th May, 2023, detectives from CID Commercial Crimes Diviusion acted on received information and arrested Tinashe Zimunya, 27 and Mary Zimunya, 62, in connection with the fraud cases in which 123 victims fell for the scam. The suspects appeared at the Rotten Row Magistrates Court on May 26, 2023.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Andy Baleni, 36, popularly known as Mambondini. Anyone with information should contact the National Complaints Desk on 0242703631 or whatsapp on 0712800197,” said Ass Comm Nyathi.

The suspects were allegedly selling cement on special offer by a company known as Koffie and King Corporation at number 10 Mbuya Nehanda Street, Harare.

The suspects, Baleni, aka Mambondini, Tinashe Zimunya and Mary Zimunya, lured victims through radio and social media adverts.

The victims were lured through low prices.

The suspects, whose last address is Flat 3 Glen Lorne, Chishawasha, Harare advertised cement on radio and social media platforms at very low prices and alleged special offer thereby luring the unsuspecting transacting public.

Delivery the cement was said to be done within seven days after payment for the consignment.

So far, 123 are known to have fallen victim to the scam.