A BOGUS police officer was recently arrested while his two accomplices escaped after members of the public intervened while they assaulted a Harare man for allegedly trading in foreign currency.
Police confirmed the arrest which occurred at Machipisa Shopping Centre, Harare.
"ZRP reports that Kundai Taruvinga was arrested for impersonating a police officer on 8 June 2024 at Machipisa Shopping Centre, Harare. "The suspect and his two accomplices purported to be police officers and accused the victim of illegal dealing in foreign currency. "The trio assaulted the victim before the public intervened and apprehended Kundai Taruvinga," said Commissioner Paul Nyathi.Police are appealing to anyone with information which may lead to the arrest of the accomplices to report at any nearest station.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic.
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