ZACC arrests bogus investigator

By Tafadzwa Chigandiwa

The Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested one Prosper Kaseke for allegedly masquerading as one of its investigators.

Kaseke’s arrest was confirmed in a statement issued today by ZACC’s spokesperson, John Makamure.

According to the statement, the fake investigator was arrested after producing a fake identification card.

“The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested an impostor who claimed to be an investigator with the Commission.

“Prosper Kaseke of 7780, 48 Close Glen Norah, Harare, gave a lift to a ZACC investigator and two other passengers at Westgate on their way to Nyabira last Friday.

“Along the way, Kaseke identified himself to the passengers as a field officer at the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission.

“He produced a fake identification card which was written National Anti-Corruption of Zimbabwe and told the passengers that he was on duty and was operating in the Banket area.

“Kaseke went on to state that he was stationed at Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission’s Herbert Chitepo offices and his rank was a Captain.

“He also indicated that he had operated in many areas around Zimbabwe including border areas and Kwekwe. On arrival at Nyabira, the ZACC Investigations Officer who was a passenger in the vehicle requested for a stopover at the bus-stop and he immediately arrested the impersonator and took him to Nyabira Police Station where he was detained,” reads the statement.

In their statement, ZACC added that they have received several reports of people operating as their commissioners, investigators and officials.

ZACC also urged the public to be wary of these criminals and request for identification if approached.

If in doubt, citizens are urged to report to the nearest police station or contact ZACC via Whatsapp.

The following are ZACC Whatsapp numbers: +263719529483 or +263242307065/6/7, +263242369602/5/8/14.