Story by Parvel Makona
TWO Harare men have appeared in court facing allegations of defrauding a local company of more than US$20 000 through a bogus importation scheme.
Wellington Motsi (42) and Tapiwa Dhaura (31) appeared before the courts on Thursday, where they were granted US$100 bail each. As part of their bail conditions, the pair were ordered not to interfere with State witnesses, to reside at their given addresses and to report to the CID headquarters every fortnight.
The matter was remanded to March 3.
Prosecutors allege that in November 2025, Motsi approached Fitvit Electrical Private Limited and falsely presented himself as a shipping agent capable of facilitating the importation of electrical equipment.
On December 15, 2025, the company allegedly engaged Motsi to handle the importation of electrical gadgets valued at over US$27 000.
According to the State, it was only a month later that Fitvit Electrical Private Limited was informed by the Chinese supplier that payment for the goods had not been received. Further investigations reportedly revealed that the proof of payment supplied by Motsi was fraudulent.
Motsi was arrested last month and is said to have implicated Dhaura during police investigations, leading to the latter’s subsequent arrest.
The State is being led by prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe.
