Recent developments have shed light on the couple, Clifford Simbarashe Mtapura and Laura Grace Munyai, who defrauded Stephen Buzhu, a social media personality and owner of Saint TV.
Buzhu became a victim of their scheme when the couple approached him at Kwame Mall, claiming to be stranded and in need of help. He later shared a heartfelt post on Facebook recounting the distressing experience:
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“Dear Family and Friends, I am devastated and heartbroken by a distressing event that has shaken me to my core. This young couple, whom many of you know I helped out of kindness, came to me in tears, sharing their struggles as a young husband and wife.
Out of compassion, I offered them shelter in my home for the past three weeks. Unfortunately, as the saying goes, ‘If you raise a dog with milk, it might bite you tomorrow.’
Last night, at 12:44 a.m., I returned home from work only to discover that the house was empty—they had vanished. If they had left without taking anything, I might have accepted it, but they have shattered my trust. They stole my Samsung laptop and $1,100 USD in cash—funds that were meant for my daughter’s enrollment in Form One after she completed Grade 7.
The laptop contained all my work, leaving Saint TV in chaos. 😭😭😭 I will be posting a video later today to provide more details.
Here are their names:
• Clifford Simbarashe Mtapura, 22
• Laura Grace Munyai, 20
Both originally hail from Gweru, Senga.
I urge everyone to assist me in locating them. I have filed a police report. Influencers, family, and friends, please share this post so I can find them. I am truly in despair. 😭😭😭💔💔
My contact number: +263 78 278 6610.”
According to recent reports, the couple may have victimized several others, including a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer. They have allegedly been spotted in Bulawayo after being dropped off by a bus traveling to Botswana. Passengers recognized them from social media images and notified the bus staff, but it remains unclear why they were not turned over to the police.
Additionally, it has been noted that Laura Grace Munyai appears to be visibly pregnant.