A FORMER soldier allegedly extorted US$40 000 from
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministry founder Walter Magaya.
Takesure Marisa and his alleged accomplice, Petners Zvabva
from Crowhill West appeared before Harare magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti-Guwuriro
who remanded them in custody to today for bail ruling.
The duo was represented by Charles Warara and the State by
Idah Maromo assisted by Everson Chatambudza.
Allegations are that on September 2 this year, Zvabva and
Marisa hatched a plan to extort Magaya. In pursuance of their plan, Zvabva and
Marisa allegedly proceeded to Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD)
Ministries offices in Waterfalls.
Upon arrival, Zvabva introduced herself to the receptionist
Sharon Mupeti as a military intelligence official and requested to see Magaya.
Zvabva allegedly left her two cellphone numbers with Mupeti for Magaya to call
her.
It is alleged that on September 3, the two visited PHD
Ministry offices again and Zvabva allegedly left another cellphone number and
ordered the receptionist to advise Magaya to call her.
The State alleges that later that day, Zvabva called PHD
senior overseer Admire Mango and informed him that she was handling a case
involving Magaya and requested to meet him at Rowan Martin Complex. Mango drove
to Rowan Martin Complex where Zvabva introduced herself as Lieutenant Colonel
Zvobgo from the Zimbabwe Military Intelligence.
Zabva allegedly reiterated that a matter against Magaya had
been brought to her attention and that she was in possession of a document
containing a list of people who wanted to demonstrate against the cleric.
It is alleged that Zvabva demanded US$40 000 for her not to
approve the alleged demonstration and on September 4, Zvabva phoned Mango and
set up another meeting at Rowan Martin Complex.
Mango drove to the scene and met the duo in a silver Honda
Fit vehicle where they allegedly demanded cash before threatening to make life
difficult for the church. Mango allegedly handed over R2 500 to the two and
they left.
Marisa later called Mango and introduced himself as
Major-General Dube from the Zimbabwe Military Intelligence and told him that R2
500 was too little before indicating that he was expecting US$40 000 as
deposit.
On September 10, Zvabva ordered Mango to bring US$40 000 at
the complex.
It is alleged Mango alerted detectives, leading to Zvabva’s
arrest following a trap. Zvabva was interviewed and led detectives to Marisa’s
arrest.
Idah Maromo appeared for the State. Newsday
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