HARARE, Zimbabwe – A Harare businesswoman accused of fraudulently importing goods under false declarations has been granted bail and remanded to Sept. 30.
Rutendo Hazel Chiveso, 42, director of Genemax Logistics (Pvt) Ltd., appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing charges of contravening the Customs and Excise Act, falsifying invoices, false representation, and forgery.
Prosecutors allege that between March and April 2025, Chiveso imported two containers through her company, declaring them as agricultural implements. However, physical inspection and post-clearance audits by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) revealed the containers contained clothing, Tupperware, and other goods.
The false declaration reportedly resulted in a loss of $79,986.58 in import duty and value-added tax.
The state is expected to present witness statements, original and falsified bills of lading, commercial invoices, and import documents as evidence.
Harare Businessman Faces Charges for Fraudulent Import Declarations
HARARE, Zimbabwe – Ian Genesesi, 31, director of Genesesi Logistics (Pvt) Ltd., has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing multiple charges under the Customs and Excise Act, including falsifying invoices, false representation, and forgery.
Prosecutors allege that in November 2024, Genesesi, through his company, imported a consignment falsely declared as agricultural equipment. A post-clearance audit by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) revealed the shipment actually contained clothing, artificial flowers, Tupperware and decorative items.
Authorities say the false declaration led to a loss of $40,955.10 in import duty and value-added tax.
The state is expected to present witness statements, bills of lading, commercial invoices and importation documents as evidence.
Genesesi was granted bail and remanded to Sept. 30.
