ZIMRA Officers Arrested: Fraudulent Vehicle Clearance at Plumtree Border

Nunurai Jena · November 9, 2026 TWO Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officers stationed at the Plumtree Border Post have been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for allegedly falsifying border exit documents to cover up for two smuggled ultra-luxury vehicles recovered in Harare last week. Edwin Mhondiwa Chabuda and Upenyu Chaurura face serious charges of criminal abuse of duty as public officers. According to details released by ZACC, the duo fraudulently processed and certified that a high-performance Lamborghini Urus and a Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 had exited Zimbabwe through the Plumtree Border Post. This story is for NewsDay subscribers.

Lawyers advising clients on import/export, customs, or anti-corruption compliance in Zimbabwe should be aware of increased scrutiny and enforcement actions by ZACC against ZIMRA officials, signaling a potential crackdown on customs fraud. Compliance officers should review internal controls related to customs declarations and vehicle imports to mitigate heightened risks of investigation.

Source: Original reporting via NewsDay Zimbabwe