Social Media Erupts as 17-Year-Old Teen is Dragged to Court After Scamming Fellow Students with Fake SADC Program

17-Year-Old Teen Lands in Court After Scamming Fellow Students with Fake SADC Program

A 17-year-old boy from Zimre Park, Ruwa, was recently dragged to Harare Magistrates Court for defrauding high school students.

The conniving teenager reportedly posed as a member of the Junior Parliament, promising students a chance to join the Junior Motivators SADC Parliament program in exchange for money.

The way the teenager defrauded his peers has sparked hilarious reactions on social media.

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The Scam Unfolds

According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, the teenager carried out the scam in July 2024. He took advantage of his peers’ ambitions by masquerading as a Junior Parliament member, exploiting their trust for financial gain.

He reportedly convinced several students to pay $562 for registration and uniforms and an additional $550 for a camping trip to Domboshava Resort. After collecting a total of $2,640 from the students, the teenager disappeared, leaving his victims without any trace of their money. To date, none of the funds have been recovered.

Court Proceedings

Despite the severity of his actions, the accused was released into the custody of his guardian. The matter has been remanded to September 5, 2024, leaving many curious about the eventual outcome.

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Hilarious Reactions on Social Media

The story has since gone viral on social media, where users have reacted with a mix of amusement and disbelief. Many have likened the young con artist to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, jokingly suggesting that he is destined to become the future Wicknell Chivayo.

Netizens also jokingly remarked that he might be following in Chivayo’s footsteps to become a future “mbinga”—a term used to describe a wealthy person.

Here are some of the reactions;

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