By Own Correspondent| Controversial  whistleblower William Mutumanje (Acie Lumumba) has called for the immediate release of millionaire and socialite Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure who is facing charges of tax evasion.

Lumumba called on government to arrest political bigwigs whom he said were stealing from the poor on a daily basis.

He singled out the former first lady Dr Grace Mugabe and called for a probe on the former first family adding that Ginimbi should be freed.

Said Lumumba in a facebook post:

“#freeGinimbi if you are not going to arrest politicians who actually steal from the poor DAILY. What kind of government enjoys impoverishing its people? Until Grace Mugabe and her children are also probed please GTFOH!”

Ginimbi, 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 grant him 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.