Prominent social media figure Josephine Mutongi finds herself in handcuffs, accused of fraud and incitement charges. The allegations centre on a substantial sum of money, over US$1,000, which was intended to aid a family struck by tragedy.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the arrest, stating that the investigation into the matter is actively progressing. The case has cast a shadow over community-led support efforts following the heartbreaking incident in Kuwadzana Extension.
Commissioner Nyathi elaborated on the serious nature of the charges, which extend beyond a simple financial dispute.
“She failed to surrender part of the funeral contributions deposited into her personal account,” he stated, outlining the core of the fraud allegation.
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The police spokesperson further revealed that Mutongi is facing multiple charges, including fraud and inciting public demonstrations. This suggests a complex case that intertwines financial misconduct with alleged attempts to mobilise public sentiment.
Josephine Mutongi Faces Fraud And Incitement Charges
Further complicating the scandal are unconfirmed reports of a confrontation between Mutongi and a Kuwadzana Extension family. It is claimed that the family was taken aback upon discovering that Josephine had provided their address as her own without permission. A source close to the family suggested this was a tactical move, saying,
“They were shocked. It seems she was using their location to throw authorities off her scent, seemingly to avoid arrest.”
This alleged deception has added a layer of personal violation to the ongoing legal proceedings.
Anymore Muzanago, the father of the two children whose tragic discovery prompted the original fundraising, has been offered a beacon of hope. Taurai Mauka, a member of the ruling party, along with his wife, personally presented Muzanago with the deed to a 300-square-meter residential stand in Kuwadzana 5.
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This generous act directly addresses the family’s expressed need to relocate from their current home, where the memory of their loss is an ever-present agony. Muzanago had previously indicated that the sight of the car where his children were found was profoundly traumatising for the entire family.
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