The Zimbabwean government had arrested 65 illegal money changers few days ago after the new currency, called the ZiG, lost 47.4% of its value on the black market in less than two weeks of being introduced on April the 8th.
Out of the 65 dealers one of them, who appeared in court over the weekend, failed to attend his wedding on Saturday after he was remanded in custody pending bail application today.
Lardmio Ruvisi of Warren Park 1, found himself arrested as he was looking for United States dollars to finalize his wedding preparations, told the National Prosecuting Authority vetting office
He was arrested, together with the other 64 suspected dealers, in a blitz in Harare.
The is alleging that on Independence Day, a team of detectives was conducting an operation against illegal forex traders.
They conducted the operation at the corner of Sir Seretse Khama Street (former Angwa Street) and George Silundika Avenue and spotted Ruvisi dealing in foreign currency.
The team approached him and Bianca Masvaure and requested him to transfer Buddie airtime for ZiG130 equivalent to US$10.
Masvaure gave Ruvisi US$10 who then failed to transfer the airtime to Masvaure’s phone. He was arrested.
It’s back in court today together with the 64 other dealers who are being charged separately.
Source Hmetro
