Traders Arrested For Rejecting Bond Notes In Favour Of USD

7 traders have so far been arrested by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for rejecting bond notes and Rtgs Payments in favour of the USD from customers for local transactions.

The arrests were confirmed by ZRP National Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Paul Nyathi who emphasized the arrests will continue as long as traders reject the local currency:

The ZRP will ensure that all laws meant to protect the public and promote the effective maintenance of law and order in the country are enforced without fear or favour,

Traders are reportedly rejecting some notes and coins preferring the greenback or higher denominations. Meanwhile, GMAZ also warned retailers and wholesalers rejecting the local currency that it would stop supplying them with their products if they don’t stop the practice.