Dad Faces Fraud Charge for Selling Son's Property
In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Graham Garnet Metcalf Hall (86) from Borrowdale Brooke finds himself in hot water. He stands accused of selling his son's property in Dandaro Village, Harare, without proper authorization. The property, registered under a company where his son was the sole shareholder, fetched a hefty sum of US$250,000.
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This week, Graham senior faced Harare regional magistrate Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa, who granted him bail until July 27. The court proceedings have left everyone astonished.
The backstory is equally riveting. Graham divorced Gregory's mother, Noreece Lesley Hall, and their son stayed with her. But the real drama unfolded when Lakeland Ventures, under Noreece Lesley's directorship, paid $1 million to Wenham Investments for the Dandaro Village property on January 7, 1998.
Dad Faces Fraud Charge for Selling Son's Property
Fast forward to May 11, 2005, when Graham Hall allegedly misrepresented that he purchased Dandaro Village from Wenham Investments. He manipulated the Registrar of Companies and Deeds, transferring the property into his name (Deed number 2675/2005) despite knowing it rightfully belonged to Lakeland Ventures.
Adding to the intrigue, on March 18, 2008, Gregory and Lesley Hall took charge as directors of Lakeland Venture. Lesley also assumed the role of secretary on the same day.
But Graham Snr's downfall came during an annual general meeting on May 18, 2008. He was ousted from Lakeland Ventures (Pvt) Ltd's directorship, and any claims to company shares vanished.
The final twist? Noreece passed away on November 3, 2010, still a director but having transferred all her shares to her son, Gregory.
