Zimbabwean Doctor Pushes for Appeal in $550,000 Crypto Theft Case
A prominent Zimbabwean eye specialist is demanding legal action after two suspects accused of stealing over $550,000 in cryptocurrency walked free from court. Dr. Solomon Guramatunhu has called on the National Prosecuting Authority to challenge the acquittal of Lloyd and Melissa Chiyangwa.
The case centers on digital assets allegedly transferred from Dr. Guramatunhu’s crypto wallets. Regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa dismissed the fraud charges on technical grounds. The court ruled that cryptocurrency does not qualify as legal tender in Zimbabwe, making a fraud conviction impossible under current law.
Dr. Guramatunhu’s legal team strongly disputes this interpretation. His lawyer, Admire Rubaya, argues the magistrate confused property…
