Govt warns smugglers exposed in Al Jazeera Gold Mafia documentary

THE Government has warned that any person found to have engaged in acts of corruption, fraud and any criminal activities would be brought to justice.

In a statement, responding to a ‘Gold Mafia’ documentary currently being aired by Al Jazeera, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, said the Government had taken note of the content broadcast so far.

“Government takes note of a documentary titled ‘Gold Mafia’, currently being serialised by an international broadcasting channel which purports to expose a network of alleged money laundering and gold smuggling in Zimbabwe.

“Government takes the allegations raised in the documentary seriously, and has directed relevant organs to institute investigations into the issues raised therein. 

“Any person found to have engaged in acts of corruption, fraud or any form of crime, will face the full wrath of the law.”

She added:

“Government takes this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to upholding local and international laws, including laws relating to financial transactions, the trade of gold and other precious minerals.

“Boastful behaviour and name-dropping by some personalities featured in the documentary, seeking personal gain and glory, should never be taken as an enunciation of Government policy.

“Government remains seized with the matter and the nation will be kept apprised of any new developments,” said Minister Mutsvangwa.

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