Vongai Masuka

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Tondezayi Makoni, an official from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and Wisdom Mutami on allegations of fraud and alternatively extortion.

The duo, along with a third accomplice, Kemense Nyemimba, are accused of demanding a large sum of money from a Bulawayo-based businessman whose accounts had been frozen by the FIU, promising to facilitate the unfreezing of the accounts.

According to ZACC, the alleged scheme began in May 2025 when Mutami approached the businessman, claiming he could facilitate the unfreezing of his frozen accounts through his relative, Makoni.

Initially, the suspects allegedly demanded $30,000, which was later negotiated down to $2,500.

The businessman reportedly made an initial payment of $520 to Nyemimba, as per Makoni’s instructions.

However, the remaining balance of $2,000 was left outstanding.

ZACC stated that despite the payment, the complainant’s accounts remained frozen, and the accused persons became evasive, prompting the businessman to file a report with the anti-graft body.

Mutami was arrested in Bulawayo yesterday while Makoni was apprehended in Harare.

Both Makoni and Mutami are expected to appear at Harare Magistrates Courts today for their initial remand.