Manchester — The UK entertainment scene has been rocked by shocking news that Zimbabwean-born superstar DJ Viper, real name Tendai “TeeVee” Mudzamiri, has been arrested in connection with an alleged massive £400,000 (USD $500,000) credit card fraud ring.
Sources close to the investigation claim that the 34-year-old entertainer, known for his flashy lifestyle, exotic cars, and high-end fashion, was taken into custody in the early hours of Thursday morning after police raided a luxury penthouse apartment in Manchester’s Deansgate district.
Authorities allege that DJ Viper was part of an international syndicate that used cloned credit cards to book luxury hotels, buy designer clothing, and host extravagant parties that drew celebrities from across Europe.
Witnesses say that when officers entered the apartment, they found dozens of high-end shopping bags, luxury watches, and stacks of credit cards under false names.
DJ Viper, who has worked with major UK and African music stars, is well known among Zimbabweans in the diaspora for his sold-out shows, high-profile romances, and a social media feed filled with champagne-fuelled nights.
Police have confirmed that two other Zimbabweans, identified as Takudzwa “TK The Plug” Nkomo and Rutendo “Ruthie Luxe” Chikomo, were also arrested at the scene.
The trio appeared in a Manchester Magistrates Court this morning, where prosecutors accused them of running a fraud operation spanning the UK, Dubai, and South Africa. They were denied bail and remanded in custody pending further hearings.
The arrest has sent shockwaves across Zimbabwean social media circles, with fans split between defending DJ Viper as a “victim of jealousy” and others accusing him of “living fake life on stolen money.”
If convicted, the group could face up to 15 years in prison under UK law.
