THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a nationwide manhunt for Hazel Silibaziso Mafu in connection with an alleged vehicle importation fraud involving more than US$155,000.
Mafu is being sought over “several cases of fraud committed between 2022 and April 2026”.
She is the director of Hezy Motors Logistics Private Limited, a company allegedly involved in importing motor vehicles on behalf of clients.
According to the ZRP, the suspect advertised vehicle importation services through social media and other platforms, promising to source and deliver vehicles within agreed timelines and at competitive prices.
“The suspect, who is the director of Hezy Motors Logistics Private Limited, a company purportedly engaged in the business of importing motor vehicles on behalf of clients, extensively marketed and advertised vehicle importation services through various platforms, including social media, and electronic and print media,” police said.
The statement further alleged that clients paid varying amounts of money for the purchase and importation of vehicles, but the vehicles were never delivered.
“Through these advertisements, the suspect misrepresented that she had the capacity to source and deliver motor vehicles within specified timeframes at competitive prices.
“Consequently, several Zimbabweans reportedly engaged her and paid varying amounts of money for the purchase and importation of motor vehicles. However, after receiving payment, she allegedly failed to deliver the vehicles,” police said.
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Police said at least 20 complainants have so far come forward.
The ZRP urged members of the public with information that may assist in locating the suspect to report to the nearest police station or contact the National Complaints Desk or the CID Commercial Crimes Division.
