Police are appealing for information to help locate Tranos Taurai Muzanenhamo, who is wanted in connection with several cases of fraudulent SIM card replacements and hacking involving US$17,009.50 and ZWG30,665,912.30.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspect allegedly obtained personal information about his victims, including their names and phone numbers, through methods such as phishing, data breaches, or accessing public records.
He is said to have used social engineering tactics to bypass security checks before contacting the victims’ mobile service providers, posing as the victims, and requesting SIM card replacements. Added Nyathi:
“Once the SIM swap had been approved, he would activate the new SIM card, resulting in the deactivation of the victim’s phone service and unauthorised access to their personal data.
“As a result, the suspect withdrew cash from the victims’ mobile account wallets and banks through digital banking.
“Further, he would take control of the victims’ WhatsApp accounts before requesting cash from the victims’ contacts.”
Nyathi said anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect should contact the National Complaints Desk. The contact numbers are (0242) 70 3631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197.
Information can also be reported on the website, www.zrp.gov.zw, or at any nearest Police Station.
