ZRP Breaks Silence: Popular Private Investigator Doesn’t Work With Interpol
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has rubbished claims that popular social media personality and self-proclaimed private investigator Tafadzwa Chidawa, known online as Detective Kedha, is working with Interpol.
This follows reports that Chidawa allegedly claimed he was conducting cross-border criminal investigations in Malawi, supposedly with Interpol’s blessing and in partnership with Malawian police. He reportedly said he had been tasked with tracking down stolen vehicles believed to be in that country.
Interpol Doesn’t Work With Private Investigators, Says Police
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi has firmly denied these claims, stressing that Interpol only works through official police structures, not with private individuals or freelance investigators.
Nyathi said the public should be cautious of being misled by people who make grand claims about being part of international investigations, as such conduct can create confusion and spread false information.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns the public against being duped or misled by individuals or groups who purport to be conducting extra-territorial investigations on criminal acts and work within the auspices of Interpol. For the record, Interpol works within Police structures, not with private entities or investigators,” he said.
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Official Investigations Already Underway
Nyathi confirmed that the ZRP is already engaging its Malawian counterparts over the stolen trucks and that proper legal procedures are being followed.
“In the cited vehicle theft incident, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has exchanged notes with counterparts in Malawi and the due processes of the law are being religiously followed. No private individual or investigators are involved,” he said.
He also reminded the public that anyone with information or an interest in a criminal case must go through the appropriate police channels, rather than trying to act independently or interfere with investigations.
Police said anyone willing to work with the police should use formal and proper channels.
“Anyone willing to inform the police on a particular criminal case or has a specific interest should therefore engage the Zimbabwe Republic Police through the appropriate channels for the police to take action. The police implores individuals and entities against interfering with official investigations in criminal activities, as this may amount to defeating or obstructing the course of justice,” Nyathi added.
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