BLESSED GEZA PROMISES TO ASSIST INVESTORS DEMANDING REFUNDS AFTER MAXWELL CHIKUMBUTSO PROVED A SCAM
Chikumbutso’s “Endless Energy” Invention Unraveled as Scam.
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | A groundbreaking energy invention promising self-sustaining electricity and infinite mobility has been exposed as an elaborate scam, leaving international investors defrauded of hundreds of thousands of euros.Maxwell Chikumbutso, the self-proclaimed inventor behind a so-called revolutionary car, helicopter, and generator that allegedly function without fossil fuels, is now at the center of a major financial scandal.
International investors, who traveled to Zimbabwe in early 2025 to test these miraculous machines, have come forward with damning evidence that the entire operation was a carefully orchestrated fraud.
A Dream Too Good to Be True?
For years, Chikumbutso had built an almost mythical reputation, claiming to have cracked the code for limitless, free energy—an innovation that, if real, would have been a game-changer for global energy markets.
His promotional videos, including one featuring Zimbabwe’s President, created a wave of excitement, particularly across Africa, where access to sustainable energy remains a challenge.
Foreign investors, eager to back what they believed to be the future of green technology, flew into Zimbabwe in early 2025 to witness and verify Chikumbutso’s claims firsthand. However, what they encountered was anything but a technological revolution.
“We traveled all the way from the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Poland to see the so-called invention,” said Arjan Gottmer, a spokesman for the investor group. “But when we got there, we found nothing. No tests were allowed, no working prototypes, and no proof that any of the paid-for machines had ever been delivered.”
Empty Promises, Vanishing FundsAccording to the investors, Chikumbutso and his team engaged in repeated stalling tactics, promising test drives of the self-powering vehicles only to cancel at the last minute. The group was even invited to a high-profile product launch, where they expected to see a working demonstration.
Instead, they were shown a machine locked inside a glass box, flashing lights with no apparent function.“We requested a test drive. First, it was supposed to be on Tuesday, then Wednesday, then Thursday. By Friday, Maxwell had left the country,” Arjan revealed. “That’s when we knew—this was a scam.”Investigators have uncovered a trail of invoices dating back as far as 2020, revealing that multiple investors, including individuals from Switzerland, South Africa, and the USA, had paid significant sums—some as high as €125,000—for Chikumbutso’s devices.
Yet, not a single product was ever delivered.Faith and Fraud: A Dangerous CombinationPerhaps the most disturbing aspect of this case is the way Chikumbutso manipulated faith and belief to maintain his deception.“The launch event started with a prayer,” Arjan recounted. “He used religion and hope to make people believe they were part of something greater. That is the most disgusting part—he abused people’s faith to steal their money.”
Chikumbutso positioned himself as a visionary, a chosen one who would bring free energy to Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole. His persuasive speeches and high-profile endorsements created an illusion of credibility, drawing in investors who wanted to be part of what seemed like a revolutionary moment in history.But the truth was far less inspiring.
The Global Warning: “Do Not Invest”As the evidence against Chikumbutso mounts, the investors are issuing a stern warning to others who may still be considering putting money into his projects.“If this technology were real, it would be the most incredible invention of our lifetime. But it’s not,” Arjan said bluntly.
“If you’re considering investing, demand a two-hour test drive. If the battery is still charging after two hours, I’ll invest, too. But you won’t get that chance—because it doesn’t work.”With Zimbabwe already struggling with economic hardships, the revelation of this scam is a devastating blow to those who had placed their hopes in Chikumbutso’s promises.
Meanwhile, investors are now gathering further evidence and considering legal action to recover their lost funds.
Commenting, firebrand war veteran Blessed Geza has promised to assist victims Llll’s defrauded by Chikumbutso. He also promised to push to prosecute people implicated in the GoldMafia scandal.
”We shall revisit that GoldMafia case soon,” he told Al Jazeera’s lead investigator on the project Simba Chikanza. He also added saying ‘victims of the Chikumbutso scam’ will be assisted in prosecuting their case.
Maxwell Chikumbutso: Where is He Now?Following the failed test demonstrations, Maxwell Chikumbutso was reported to have abruptly flown out of Zimbabwe, leaving behind a growing number of unanswered questions. However the ZimEye news network tracked him and discovered he is now at his farm 30km out of the capital city, Harare.
While the national broadcaster ZBC spent 16 minutes interviewing him on 28 Jan 2025, the ZimEye news network has spent over 3 years interviewing him since Feb 2022. Chikumbutso has replied saying among other failure-admissions, “mkoma Simba, we have never powered 300 houses,” contrary to what he told the US film maker, Foster Gamble back in 2016.
The US film maker himself has since 2021 been repeating that Chikumbutso is seriously discredited. In 2 March 2025. Gamble in emailed comment once again said people should not buy anything from Chikumbuto till one of his products has been tested for a more than 6 month period.
Authorities are now being urged to investigate and take action against Chikumbutso and his associates to prevent further financial losses and restore trust in Zimbabwe’s business environment.As excitement turns to outrage, the defrauded investors have one final message:“Do not be fooled. This was a scam from the start. If you have already invested, demand proof. And if you’re considering investing—don’t.”#blessedmhlangaFull documentary is on ZimEye