ZRP LAUNCHES MANHUNT FOR WICKNELL CHIVHAYO OVER ALLEGED FRAUD SCHEME
By Evans Zhou| 1 November 2025
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued an official statement seeking businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo for questioning in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation and other related criminal activities.
According to the police press release, evidence gathered so far indicates that Mr. Chivayo “knowingly and wilfully participated in a fraudulent scheme” allegedly designed to obtain money or property through false representations, deceptive practices, and manipulation of financial documents and communications.
ZRP spokesperson and Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations) to the Commissioner-General of Police, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the development, urging Mr. Chivayo presents himself to law enforcement authorities.
> “We request that Mr. Chivayo reports to Harare Central Police Station for questioning,” the statement read.
The police did not disclose further details about the nature of the fraud allegations or the value of the funds involved. However, the statement suggests the investigation involves complex financial activities and potential misuse of official documentation.
Efforts to obtain a comment from Mr. Chivayo was unsuccessful by the time of publishing.
The development has sparked intense discussion across social media platforms, with many Zimbabweans expressing mixed reactions to the police announcement.
ZRP has assured the public that updates on the case will be provided as investigations continue.
