Acting deputy prosecutor Reza dragged in bribery storm over Joanna Mamombe saga, hot on the heels of the infamous ‘Blackgate Scandal’
Harare- ACTING Deputy prosecutor Michael Reza’s reputable name has been dragged in the mud amid accusations of a bribery scam involving former CCC activists Juliana Mamombe and Cecelia Chinembiri who were arrested for a ‘faked abduction’, Express Mail Zim has heard.
This publication’s report is based on an authenticated complaint letter to the Judicial Services Commision which shows that Reza showed favour to Joanna Mamombe and Ceciliah Chimbiri and the matter is referenced under case number HC
The complainant prounded that the two former CCC activists ‘s ruling was compromised by Reza.
He wrote:
” I a m reliably informed that on the 28th of October 2020, Reza, conspired with a man who works in his office, one Tafadzwa Chigaba, and crookedly forged Prosecutor George Manokore’s signature.
“Their duplicitous and mendacious act allowed the two to mask their deceitful handiwork, giving the false impression that it was indeed George Manokore who had signed the affidavit when in reality George Manokore was not at work on that day.
” George Manokore did not appear before the member in charge ZRP Rotten Row who also illegally commissioned the affidavit in the absence of the signer.
“That affidavit which was fraudulently produced is the one filed on behalf of the State by Reza in the case number HC 6207/22. If you think that this is a figment of my imagination you can check with the service providers for George Manokore, whose number l don’t have (and so could not supply you with the same).”
Information reaching us says Manokore left his place of work in the afternoon on October 27 2020 to sidestep and evade having to sign that affidavit in question.
“He did not report to work the next day as he was purportedly attending to his sick wife,” said our source.
Source added:
” Tafadzwa Chigaba who was tired of being used with Roy Muleya since he has advised them that in the event that their review application is not successful at the High Court then they can raise the point at the Supreme Court that there was never a proper opposing affidavit on behalf of the State.
” In a bid to avoid being arrested for obstruction of justice, Reza proceeded to concede during the hearing of the matter resulting in the review application being granted to the detriment of the State.
The complaint was copied to the Registrar of High Court ,Commissioner General of Police and the Prosecutor-General.
Mashwede Holdings director Tendai Mashamanda also submitted a related complaint of judicial capture and wrote to Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi.
Mamombe is alleged boyfriend (name withheld) allegedly funded the covet operation.
