He Forged ZIMSEC Certificates to Get Poland Scholarship
Manyemba allegedly engaged Mugodi, paying her US$150 to fabricate a counterfeit ZIMSEC A'Level certificate.
He Forged ZIMSEC Certificates to Get Poland Scholarship
28-year-old man from Harare, Tafadzwa Nyakatondo, was arrested for forging his Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Advanced Level certificates.
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Nyakatondo used the counterfeit certificates to secure admission to a university in Poland, where he pursued a degree.
Earlier this month, Nyakatondo got arrested when investigators discovered his fraudulent Advanced Level certificate in the computer of suspected serial fraudster Molyn Mugodi.
He was found guilty when he appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka.
The court proceedings revealed that Nyakatondo, aiming to study Business Administration in Poland, initially faced challenges due to his educational qualifications being limited to Ordinary Level.
To bolster his chances, he approached Admire Manyemba, an agent specializing in international institutions, seeking assistance with his application.
When prospects seemed bleak, Nyakatondo consented to forge a ZIMSEC Advanced Level certificate to enhance his eligibility.
The Prosecution evidenced that Manyemba engaged another individual, Mugodi, paying her US$150 to fabricate the counterfeit ZIMSEC Advanced Level certificate.
This fraudulent document portrayed Nyakatondo as a candidate who had purportedly taken the November 2020 examinations.
Harare Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka, presiding over the case, took into account Nyakatondo’s youthfulness and clean record as a first-time offender.
He Forged ZIMSEC Certificates to Get Poland Scholarship
However, she emphasized the severity of his actions, noting that the forged documents contributed to compromising ZIMSEC exams and tarnished the council’s reputation.
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As reported by The Herald, Nyakatondo was fined US$300 after being found guilty of forging Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Advanced Level certificates.
Initially sentenced to six months in jail, Nyakatondo received an additional two-month suspension provided he does not commit a similar crime within five years.
Additionally, he was given four months to pay the $300 fine.
