Businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s former mother-in-law, Tabitha Madzikanda, has been arrested over allegations involving fraud, cyber-related offences, and the alleged misuse of a children’s trust fund.
Madzikanda, a senior card manager at FBC Bank, was taken into custody by detectives following investigations into the alleged diversion of US$1.4 million from a trust account set up for Chivayo’s children.
Authorities claim the trust fund formed part of a US$5 million divorce settlement between Chivayo and his ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda.
Investigators allege that the funds were intended to finance a private real estate project involving cluster houses.
Police also claim Madzikanda allegedly attempted to alter the governance structure of the account by removing Chivayo as a legal signatory.
In addition, she is facing cyber-related allegations linked to the circulation of AI-generated images allegedly showing Chivayo with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Authorities say preliminary forensic investigations traced the digital content to her mobile device.
Madzikanda is expected to appear in court tomorrow morning.
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