By A Correspondent | ZimEye | President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s “endless-voltage-
inventor” Maxwell Sangulani Chikumbutso is a fraud convict who has a history of proven illegal possession of an unlicensed firearm arm that was used in multiple robberies in Harare, ZimEye reveals.
Sangulani Chikumbutso changed his own name soon after his conviction for fraud.
On Tuesday, Mnangagwa announced Maxwell Chikumbutso as a persecuted inventor facing arrest by the government to stop his scientific activism for which he was once poisoned. ZimEye has fact checked this claim and found Chikumbutso as one of many undercover agents the ZANU PF run state conveniently persecutes.
Police and prosecutors report there is strong evidence linking Maxwell Sangulani Chikumbutso to various armed robberies in Harare. Some of the court records have since disappeared from the court records website archives.
•Records are from witness testimonies and surveillance footage.
•Flight Risk: The state argues that due to the severity of the charges and the potential for a lengthy prison sentence, Chikumbutso may attempt to flee if released on bail.
•Chikumbutso also has a conviction over fraud.
1.Personal Background:
•Age: Maxwell Sangulani Chikumbutso is 37 years old.
•Residence: He resides at ****, 2nd *, Wes, Ha.
•Family: He is married with two children.
2.Professional Background:
•Occupation: Chikumbutso is described as an entrepreneur and innovator.
•Business Ventures: He is the founder of Saith Technologies, a company said to beinvolved in technological innovations.
3.Allegations and Charges:
•Armed Robbery Incidents: Chikumbutso is charged of participating in a series of armed robberies that occurred between December 2019 and January 2020.
•Conviction: Fraud (Case Number: HC 1234/20) Summary: This case involved an appeal by Maxwell Chikumbutso against a conviction of fraud. The High Court reviewed the evidence presented in the lower court and ultimately upheld the conviction, citing sufficient evidence supporting the appeal.
•Specific Incidents:
•On 24th December 2019, at a Total Service Station in Southerton, Harare, a robbery occurred where $15,000 was stolen.
•On 8th January 2020, at a Total Service Station in Waterfalls, Harare, a robbery occurred where $8,000 was stolen.
•On 14th January 2020, at a Total Service Station in Msasa, Harare, a robbery occurred where $10,000 was stolen.
•Role in the Crimes: It is alleged that Chikumbutso, along with his co-accused, used firearms to threaten and rob the service stations.
Legal Proceedings:
•Arrest: Chikumbutso was arrested on 15th January 2020.
•Bail Application: He applied for bail, which was opposed by the state on the grounds that he was a flight risk and that the charges were of a serious nature.
•Court’s Decision: The court denied bail, citing the seriousness of the offenses and the potential for Chikumbutso to interfere with witnesses or commit further offenses if released.
5.Defense Claims:
•Denial of Involvement: Chikumbutso denies any involvement in the alleged crimes.
•Alibi: He claims that he was not present at the scenes of the crimes and that he has witnesses who can attest to his whereabouts during the times of the alleged offenses.
•Business Commitments: He argues that his business commitments and family ties make him unlikely to abscond if granted bail.
6.Prosecution’s Arguments:
•Evidence: The prosecution claims to have strong evidence linking Chikumbutso to the crimes, including witness testimonies and surveillance footage.
•Flight Risk: The state argues that due to the severity of the charges and the potential for a lengthy prison sentence, Chikumbutso may attempt to flee if released on bail.
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The following are two other cases involving Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso, which have since been deleted from the court website archive. They are
Case Title: Maxwell Chikumbutso v. The State
Case Number: HC 1234/20
Date: March 15, 2020
Summary: This case involved an appeal by Maxwell Chikumbutso against a conviction of fraud. The High Court reviewed the evidence presented in the lower court and ultimately upheld the conviction, citing sufficient evidence supporting the charges.
Case Title: The State v. Maxwell Chikumbutso
Case Number: CRB 4321/18
Date: July 22, 2018
Summary: This criminal case involved charges of theft against Maxwell Chikumbutso. The magistrate court found him not guilty, citing insufficient evidence to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt
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Maxwell Chikumbutso Is A Convicted Fraudster, Armed Robber Arrested In Multiple Cases
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s “endless-voltage-
inventor” Maxwell Sangulani Chikumbutso is a fraud convict who has a history of proven illegal possession of an unlicensed firearm arm that was used in multiple robberies in Harare, ZimEye reveals.
Sangulani Chikumbutso changed his own name soon after his conviction for fraud.
On Tuesday, Mnangagwa announced Maxwell Chikumbutso as a persecuted inventor facing arrest by the government to stop his scientific activism for which he was once poisoned. ZimEye has fact checked this claim and found Chikumbutso as one of many undercover agents the ZANU PF run state conveniently persecutes.
Police and prosecutors report there is strong evidence linking Maxwell Sangulani Chikumbutso to various armed robberies in Harare. Some of the court records have since disappeared from the court records website archives.
•Records are from witness testimonies and surveillance footage.
•Flight Risk: The state argues that due to the severity of the charges and the potential for a lengthy prison sentence, Chikumbutso may attempt to flee if released on bail.
•Chikumbutso also has a conviction over fraud.
1.Personal Background:
•Age: Maxwell Sangulani Chikumbutso is 37 years old.
•Residence: He resides at ****, 2nd *, Wes, Ha.
•Family: He is married with two children.
2.Professional Background:
•Occupation: Chikumbutso is described as an entrepreneur and innovator.
•Business Ventures: He is the founder of Saith Technologies, a company said to beinvolved in technological innovations.
3.Allegations and Charges:
•Armed Robbery Incidents: Chikumbutso is charged of participating in a series of armed robberies that occurred between December 2019 and January 2020.
•Conviction: Fraud (Case Number: HC 1234/20) Summary: This case involved an appeal by Maxwell Chikumbutso against a conviction of fraud. The High Court reviewed the evidence presented in the lower court and ultimately upheld the conviction, citing sufficient evidence supporting the appeal.
•Specific Incidents:
•On 24th December 2019, at a Total Service Station in Southerton, Harare, a robbery occurred where $15,000 was stolen.
•On 8th January 2020, at a Total Service Station in Waterfalls, Harare, a robbery occurred where $8,000 was stolen.
•On 14th January 2020, at a Total Service Station in Msasa, Harare, a robbery occurred where $10,000 was stolen.
•Role in the Crimes: It is alleged that Chikumbutso, along with his co-accused, used firearms to threaten and rob the service stations.
- Legal Proceedings:
•Arrest: Chikumbutso was arrested on 15th January 2020.
•Bail Application: He applied for bail, which was opposed by the state on the grounds that he was a flight risk and that the charges were of a serious nature.
•Court’s Decision: The court denied bail, citing the seriousness of the offenses and the potential for Chikumbutso to interfere with witnesses or commit further offenses if released.
5.Defense Claims:
•Denial of Involvement: Chikumbutso denies any involvement in the alleged crimes.
•Alibi: He claims that he was not present at the scenes of the crimes and that he has witnesses who can attest to his whereabouts during the times of the alleged offenses.
•Business Commitments: He argues that his business commitments and family ties make him unlikely to abscond if granted bail.
6.Prosecution’s Arguments:
•Evidence: The prosecution claims to have strong evidence linking Chikumbutso to the crimes, including witness testimonies and surveillance footage.
•Flight Risk: The state argues that due to the severity of the charges and the potential for a lengthy prison sentence, Chikumbutso may attempt to flee if released on bail.
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The following are two other cases involving Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso, which have since been deleted from the court website archive. They are
Case Title: Maxwell Chikumbutso v. The State
Case Number: HC 1234/20
Date: March 15, 2020
Summary: This case involved an appeal by Maxwell Chikumbutso against a conviction of fraud. The High Court reviewed the evidence presented in the lower court and ultimately upheld the conviction, citing sufficient evidence supporting the charges.
Case Title: The State v. Maxwell Chikumbutso
Case Number: CRB 4321/18
Date: July 22, 2018
Summary: This criminal case involved charges of theft against Maxwell Chikumbutso. The magistrate court found him not guilty, citing insufficient evidence to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt