A 43-year-old Harare man has been arrested over a US$580K property scam at the RGM airport while trying to flee. The suspect, identified as Elijah Meskano, was apprehended at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport just as he was allegedly attempting to flee the nation.
The property at the heart of the scandal is valued at a staggering US$580K. The entire scheme was reportedly exposed by a routine council bill delivered to the rightful owner.
The discovery was made when the legitimate proprietor of the Gletwin home received official correspondence from the Harare City Council. To their utter astonishment, the bills were not addressed to them, but instead bore the names of Elijah Meskano and his wife.
This administrative red flag immediately triggered a frantic investigation, which led police directly to the suspect. It is believed that Meskano had fraudulently transferred the deed of the property into his and his spouse’s names, effectively attempting to steal the home right from under its owner’s nose.
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Harare Man Arrested For US$580K Property Scam At RGM Airport
Authorities moved swiftly to track the suspect’s movements, culminating in a successful operation at the country’s main international portal. National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, provided official confirmation of the events that unfolded on 23 September 2025. He outlined the precise details of the case, confirming the location and the serious nature of the allegations facing the suspect.
Commissioner Nyathi stated,
“On 23 September 2025, police in Harare arrested Elijah Meskano, aged 43, at R.G Mugabe International Airport in connection with a fraud case. The suspect allegedly orchestrated a fraudulent transfer of ownership for a property valued at US$580 000 located in Gletwin, Harare.”
The Commissioner went on to explain the curious incident that first alerted the victim and the authorities to the crime. He revealed,
“The offence came to light when the rightful owner received Harare City Council bills bearing the names of the suspect and his wife.”
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Investigations Continue as Suspect Remains in Custody
While Meskano is now in custody, the police have emphasised that their work is far from over. The intricate details of how the fraudulent transfer was orchestrated are now the focus of an intensive investigation. Authorities are working to determine if Meskano acted alone or had accomplices within either the city council or the deeds registry who facilitated the illegal transaction.
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