Three weeks ago the Finance Minister Kazembe Kazembe went undercover at the passport offices. Unfortunately, one tout was caught in the midst of carrying out illegal operations. You can read about how the events unfolded here. This occurrence has lead to investigations at the passport offices leading to the arrest of many others.
One such tout, Nicholas Chogugudza, appeared before the courts and has been given a 20 months sentence. Chogugudza claimed to have been in the business of collecting bribes on behalf of passport office employees.
Harare regional magistrate Mr Stanford Mambanje emphasised the need to continue carrying out investigations at the passport office as a result of the high levels of corrupt activities there.
Chogugudza was tried alongside Prisca Moyo, an official from the passport office, who was being prosecuted for the same charges and criminal abuse of office. Bail was denied as there is said to be a high risk of interference with witnesses.
Investigations are underway, however the police admit to facing challenges along the way.
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