A 29-year-old Zimbabwean man, Evans Sivechere — who serves as the director of Diamond Migration (PTY) Ltd — was arrested by the authorities in Botswana on Sunday, 22 November 2025. The arrest took place at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport following what the Botswana Police Service described as “intensive investigations.” ZimLive+2iHarare News+2
During his court appearance at the Village Magistrates’ Court in Gaborone, Sivechere was remanded into custody. He is facing 11 counts of fraud according to the charge sheet. The Zimbabwean+2News Minimalist+2
Authorities say that between October 2024 and 23 October 2025, Sivechere and his company allegedly defrauded at least 11 people, collecting over P240,000 (Botswana Pula) in total. Pindula News+2ZimLive+2
Details of the Alleged Scam
- Sivechere and Diamond Migration reportedly offered victims overseas job placements and promised to process work permits on their behalf. Pindula News+2ZimLive+2
- The fake job opportunities were said to be in several European countries, including Ireland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Finland, Poland, and Greece. Pindula News+2The Zimbabwean+2
- Victims submitted required documentation and paid fees expecting legitimate job placements — but no employment or work permits were ever delivered. Pindula News+1
Legal Proceedings and Warnings
After his arrest, Sivechere was remanded in custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for early December 2025. The Zimbabwean+1
The Botswana Police Service has also issued a public warning to job seekers and migrants. They urged people to exercise caution when dealing with recruitment or migration agencies, and to verify the legitimacy of such agencies before making payments or providing personal documents. ZimLive+2News Minimalist+2
Officials said the investigation is ongoing, and more charges could be added if additional victims come forward. Pindula News+1
