Zimbabwean socialite and actress Madam Boss has issued a public apology for endorsing alleged migration scammer Evans Sivechere.
Stories claiming that a number of content material creators together with Madam Boss helped promote Sivechere’s providers.
On Tuesday, Botswana authorities remanded the 29-year-old Zimbabwean in custody after he appeared earlier than the Village Magistrates’ Courtroom in Gaborone accused of operating a world job-seekers rip-off.
He allegedly posed as an immigration guide and charged individuals for pretend work and residence permits.
Madam boss points an apology
The socialite admitted that she endorsed Sivechere, a director of Diamond Migration (Pty) Ltd. Nevertheless, in her assertion, she stated she feels sorry to anybody who might have been affected by the rip-off.
” After additional investigation, it has come to my consideration that the corporate in query was not legally registered, not accredited and didn’t possess the official authority to facilitate immigration or abroad employment,” she stated.
” I used to be additionally misled, and I deeply remorse associating my title with their providers.”
How the migration scammer obtained arrested
Police arrested Evans Sivechere, a director of Diamond Migration (Pty) Ltd, on Sunday at Sir Seretse Khama Worldwide Airport following what Botswana authorities described as “intensive investigations.”
Sivechere is dealing with 11 counts of fraud.
Based on police, he and his firm allegedly defrauded 11 individuals of greater than P240 000 between October final yr and October this yr.
Victims paid for pretend abroad migration guarantees
Prosecutors say Sivechere misled victims into believing it was processing abroad job placements and work permits for them.
The candidates reportedly submitted all required paperwork and paid varied charges, however later realised no jobs existed.
The rip-off reportedly supplied supposed employment in Eire, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Finland, Poland, and Greece
Authorities warning in opposition to pretend employment schemes
The Botswana Police Service has urged the general public to be cautious when coping with employment or recruitment businesses.
They suggested individuals to confirm the businesses’ legitimacy earlier than making any funds.
Investigators say extra fees might be added because the probe continues.
Sivechere is due again in courtroom on 2 December.
