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Govt orders investigations into people fingered ‘Gold Mafia’ doccie

Harare- GOVERNMENT has directed relevant organs to investigate any person who might have been engaged in corrupt activities in allegations raised in a documentary produced by Al Jazeera Investigative Unit.

The controversial doccie is titled “Gold Mafia” and it makes allegations of a network of illegal money laundering and gold smuggling in the country.

In a statement released Tuesday, Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa said any person who might be found guilty of the alleged crimes will full wrath of the law.

“Government takes note of a documentary titled “Gold Mafia”, currently being serialised by an international broadcasting channel which purports to expose a network of alleged money laundering and gold smuggling in Zimbabwe.

“Government takes the allegations raised in the documentary seriously, and has directed relevant organs to institute investigations into the issues raised therein. Any person found to have engaged in acts of corruption, fraud or any form of crime, will face the full wrath of the law, said Senator Mutsvangwa.

“She further said government takes this opportunity to re-affirm its commitment to upholding local and international laws, including laws relating to financial transactions, the trade of gold and other precious minerals.

She castigated what she termed ” boastful behaviour and name-dropping ” by some personalities featured in the documentary.

“Those seeking personal gain and glory, should never be taken as an enunciation of Government Policy. Government remains seized with the matter and the nation will be kept apprised of any new developments,” said Senator Mutsvangwa.

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