By Desmond Makondora
Harare — Two alleged serial fraudsters accused of running an extensive counterfeit-currency scheme in Harare have applied for bail while facing at least 71 cases before the courts.
The suspects, Agrippa Chivhenge and Edious Rungano, were arrested following months of investigations by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Armed detectives reportedly apprehended the pair at their rented Marlborough residence while they were asleep.
Mbare Magistrate Denis Mangosi has postponed the bail hearing to January 6, 2026, defence lawyer Stead Kachere told the court that his clients require medical attention after sustaining injuries during their arrest.
He also opposed the transfer of the matter to a regional court, arguing against its reclassification as a serious case despite the numerous charges.
The state is being represented by prosecutor Fedel Chihengere.
A number of complainants attended the court proceedings in solidarity and have engaged the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to monitor the case.
More than 100 alleged victims, many of whom had been trading goods through social media platforms, have since come forward.
They claim the suspects defrauded them of mobile phones, laptops, chickens, and other electronic items through the alleged scheme.
