ZACC has arrested a public prosecutor from Rusape Magustrate Court, Takunda Muzenda, for allegedly demanding US$150.00 bribe from a suspect to secure her acquittal.

Allegations are that on 29 January 2025, Muzenda approched Rumbidzai Sananga soliciting for a bribe. Sananga had just appeared before Magistrate, Barbra Mateko on charge of unlawfully cultivating dagga.

A report was made to ZACC resulting in a sting operation. On January 30, ZACC officers accompanied Sananga to Muzenda’s office under the guise of delivering the bribe. However, Muzenda abruptly refused the money after receiving a phone call alerting him about the trap.

Investigations revealed that fellow a prosecutor, Marlon Makamba had warned Muzenda. Makamba also indicated that he had been tipped off by Gladman Gabaza, a Rusape court clerk, who learnt of the operation from Sananga’s sister, Chenai Kundidzo.

Kundidzo confessed to have inadvertently revealed the plan to Gabaza during a conversation.

Muzenda is expected to appear in court soon