Harare Man Arrested For Using Fake Title Deeds To Sell Five Vainona Stands Worth US$1.2 Million

A 63-year-old Harare man has been arrested over an alleged scheme to fraudulently sell five prime residential stands in Vainona worth a combined US$1.2 million using forged title deeds and fictitious ownership documents.

Michael Limosa allegedly worked with accomplices to disguise the ownership of the properties and arrange their sale through a company presented as their legitimate owner.

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) arrested him on November 6, 2026, before the transaction could be completed.

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How The Alleged Vainona Property Scam Was Executed

According to the State, the alleged fraud was carried out between January 1 and November 6, 2026, with the syndicate targeting vacant properties and land belonging to people who were absent from their properties.

The group allegedly identified properties in sought-after parts of Harare before manufacturing false title deeds and other ownership records.

Investigators allege that the suspects also established shelf companies to make the fraudulent transactions appear genuine.

Five adjoining properties in Vainona Township, identified as Stand Numbers 432, 433, 434, 435 and 436, were allegedly targeted in the scheme.

The five stands, located in Subdivision C of Vainona, have a combined estimated market value of US$1,232,000.

Shelf Company Used To Arrange US$1.2 Million Sale

Court papers state that Limosa and his alleged accomplices used Fatherlink Investments (Private) Limited to pose as the legitimate owner of the five properties.

On February 20, 2026, an agreement of sale was reportedly signed between Fatherlink Investments, acting as the seller, and International Traders Delight (Private) Limited, the prospective buyer.

Limosa allegedly took an active role in preparing the transaction documents, including drafting the agreement of sale and fabricating title deeds.

He is also accused of preparing paperwork intended for submission to the Deeds Registry to make the purported ownership and sale appear legitimate.

However, ZACC investigators reportedly received intelligence about the transaction and intervened before the deal could go through.

Limosa was arrested before any money was transferred to the alleged sellers.

International Traders Delight did not suffer an actual financial loss, although the company faced potential prejudice amounting to US$1.2 million.

Limosa is accused of contravening Section 136 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23].

Limosa Granted Bail As ZACC Pursues Accomplices

Following his court appearance, Limosa was granted US$1,000 bail with conditions restricting his movements and contact with potential witnesses.

He was ordered not to interfere with State witnesses or ongoing investigations, to remain at his given residential address and to report to ZACC’s Herbert Chitepo offices every Friday between 6am and 6pm.