By Own Correspondent| Socialite Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure who was arrested Thursday over a $22 million tax evasion scam was on Friday denied bail by a Harare Magistrate Bianca Makwande.

In her ruling, Makwande said although the state had consented to granting bail, it would not be in the interest of justice to let him go as he is also facing other cases of fraud.

She also ruled that Ginimbi is a flight risk as he is based in South Africa.

Said Makwande:

“Bail is a right and is an entitlement if the individual does not interfere with witnesses, or disturb public order. Although the State had consented bail, it undermines the justice system as he is facing another fraud case before another court, in this case, Zimra is the complaint but he is alleged to have caused loss of revenue to the whole country so his release would undermine confidence of the public in the judicial system.”

Sabastian Mutizirwa represented the State.

Ginimbi, who claims he is innocent is expected back in court on November 30.