Car Import Agent Appears in Court Over US$9 182 Fraud Allegations

A Harare car import agent, Kundayi Abraham, appears in court accused of defrauding a client of US$9 182 in a failed vehicle import deal. Case remanded to February 2 (image source)

Harare — A car import agent, Kundayi Abraham (31), appeared before Harare Magistrates’ Court facing fraud charges after allegedly defrauding a local man of US$9 182 in a failed vehicle import deal.

Abraham was formally charged with fraud by magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai, and the case was remanded to February 2. The complainant, Genius Tinotenda Mukosera, reportedly engaged Abraham in July 2025 to import two vehicles — a Toyota Aqua and a Mercedes-Benz — from Japan.

According to the State, represented by prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe, Abraham charged Mukosera a total of US$9 182, paid in instalments, assuring delivery within two months. However, after the agreed period lapsed, Abraham allegedly made repeated excuses and delays.

Prosecutors told the court that Abraham became increasingly evasive, prompting Mukosera to report the matter to police. The State alleges Abraham misrepresented his ability to import the vehicles, resulting in the complainant losing US$9 182, with no funds recovered to date.

The case will continue on February 2.