17-Year-Old In Court For Scamming High School Students Out Of US$2,640
A 17-year-old boy from Zimre Park, Ruwa faces fraud charges after allegedly defrauding several high school students of a total of US$2,640.
The teenager reportedly promised to facilitate their membership in a SADC junior parliament programme but failed to deliver on his promises.
According to a statement from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the teenage suspect was arraigned before the Harare Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where he was charged with fraud. Said the NPA:
Sometime in July 2024, the accused person posed as a member of the Junior Parliament, promising students a chance to join the Junior Motivators SADC Parliament programme.
He charged them US$62 for registration and uniforms and US$50 for a camping trip to Domboshava Resort.
After receiving payments, he disappeared. The total amount involved was US$2,640. Nothing was recovered.
He was released into the custody of his guardian and is scheduled to return to court on September 5, 2024.
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