Two Arrested Over Fake COVID-19 Certificates
The Zimbabwe Police (ZRP) on Thursday arrested two men for making fake COVID-19 certificates for travellers at Chirundu Border.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the duo was arrested following a tip-off from members of the public.
Nyathi added that they were found with, among other things, 334 blank stamped COVID-19 certificates and a COVID-19 test record register. Said Nyathi:
Simbarashe Tsetse (24) and Freddy Katamanga (31) were arrested on 3/12/20 for originating fake COVID-19 certificates for travellers at Chirundu Border.
The suspects were arrested after a tip-off from members of the public leading to the recovery of 334 blank stamped COVID-19 certificates, 2 tubes containing glass capillaries, two testing kits, 2 receipt books, 3 plastic capillaries, COVID-19 test record register, methylated spirit bottle and one packet of new needles in their office at Self-Med Complex.
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The duo has no medical qualifications and had just received US$120 from two complainants who intended to go to Zambia.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that hundreds of Zimbabweans have been blocked from crossing the country’s borders with South Africa and Botswana, with immigration officials questioning the validity of their COVID-19 test certificates and various documents.
