Zanu-PF’s Lewis Matutu Issued With Arrest Warrant Over US$150K Fraud
A Harare court has issued an arrest warrant for former Zanu PF youth leader Lewis Matutu and four others after they failed to appear for their fraud trial involving US$150,000.
Lewis Matutu Issued With Arrest Warrant Over US$150K Fraud
The warrant was issued on Wednesday, 4 May 2025, by Magistrate Winfilda Tiyatara after Matutu and his co-accused—Blessing Kusangaya, Tafadzwa Kusangaya, Muzimba Muhamba, and Chikwasha Muhamba—did not show up in court.
Accused of Stealing Shares Through Forgery
According to the prosecution, Matutu and his alleged accomplices are accused of using forged documents to seize control of Shisib Investments, a mining company.
The group reportedly created fake company records backdated to 2014, 2016, and 2017, which falsely indicated changes in shareholding. They also allegedly forged signatures belonging to the company’s real owner and one Lyton Shumba, making it look like the changes were legitimate.
Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu told the court:
“The accused filed these false returns with the Registrar of Companies to reflect themselves as majority shareholders.”
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Fraud Discovered After Mining Operations Suspended
The alleged fraud only came to light years later. On 30 September 2024, the rightful owner of the company was shocked to learn that the Department of Parks and Wildlife had been told to stop all mining activity, on instructions from the accused, who claimed they had sold the mining claim.
Things escalated further in November 2024 when the accused, using the shares they allegedly obtained through fraud, called an Annual General Meeting. At that meeting, they reportedly ousted the actual owner from his position as director and even changed the company’s address.
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