Chitungwiza Municipality has advised members of the public to exercise extreme caution and to verify the authenticity of any land transaction with the council before making payments for residential stands.
The warning follows reports that certain individuals are unlawfully selling land adjacent to Zengeza 8 Primary School in Zengeza 3 and defrauding unsuspecting home seekers of their hard-earned money.
The illegal stands are reportedly being advertised on WhatsApp platforms, often within groups with a limited number of members, in an apparent attempt to evade scrutiny.
On Monday, 15 June, Acting Town Clerk Japson Nemuseso said the council had not authorised any individual, group or company to peg, allocate or sell stands on its behalf in the area concerned.
“The site plan being circulated to prospective buyers is fraudulent and has no connection with Chitungwiza Municipality,” he said.
“Council is not issuing any offer letters in respect of these alleged stands. Claims are that prospective beneficiaries are required to pay US$300 for an offer letter.
“Any transactions entered into with the individuals involved are illegal, and Council dissociates itself entirely from such dealings.
“The only lawful way to acquire a residential stand is through Council’s official channels, with all payments made directly to Council and supported by official receipts.
“Any person who has paid money to, or has been defrauded by, these individuals is urged to report the matter immediately to the nearest Police Station.”
Nemuseso further called on residents to alert either Chitungwiza Municipality or the Zimbabwe Republic Police to any suspected illegal land sales.
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