ZACC Questions VID Officer who has 7 Houses
ZACC descended on a senior Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) official stationed in Beitbridge yesterday, ordering him to explain how he become a business mogul with seven residences, a lodge, and seven cars around the country.
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At the same time, he is prohibited from selling or disposing of the listed properties until he has provided a satisfactory explanation.
Mr Knox Ozipatele Mutatabikwa, the second-in-charge at VID Beitbridge, claims to have established his business empire by reinvesting the revenues from his A2 tobacco farm and the benefits that he and his wife received from previous employers.
He said he could complete the order within the time frame and satisfy ZACC that his riches were authentic.
According to Herald, a team of nine officers from ZACC visited Mr Mutatabikwa and served him with a High Court order compelling him and his wife Mrs Maonei Memory Mutatabikwa to explain the source of wealth that allowed them to create an empire of seven houses worth more than US$1,3 million, a lodge worth US$400 000 and seven vehicles worth around US$220 000.
ZACC Questions VID Officer who has 7 Houses
Mr Mutatabikwa who owns Mutsa Lodge situated at Khwalu 1 suburb, has 15 days to respond to ZACC with the proof of funds and proof of acquisition.
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According to the High Court Order dated 23 December 2023 and signed by High Court Judge Justice Chikowero, the Mutatabikwas must furnish ZACC with all the details about the acquisition of the property and provide supporting documents.
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In terms of the detailed order the two have to each give a sworn statement to the head of ZACC Asset Forfeiture and Recovery Unit at 1872 Betterment Close, Mount Pleasant Business Park Harare within 15 days of being served with the order, and explaining how they obtained 13 listed properties, and in particular how they paid for the assets, and producing all supporting documents and receipts showing proof of legitimate business and source of income for the acquisition of the property.
