## Couple Acquitted in Gono Fraud Case A Harare couple accused of defrauding former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Gideon Gono of ZW$137 million has been acquitted. ### Background The couple faced charges alleging that they orchestrated a scam involving the alleged theft of a substantial amount of Zimbabwean dollars from Gideon Gono. The accusation was based on claims of fraudulent activity linked to a significant sum. ### Court Decision After reviewing the evidence, the court found the defendants not guilty and cleared them of all charges related to the ZW$137 million fraud case. > "The accused have been acquitted due to lack of sufficient evidence," the presiding judge stated during the ruling. The ruling emphasizes the necessity of concrete proof in high-profile financial fraud cases. *** The acquittal highlights the challenges of legally proving complex financial fraud, especially when large sums and influential figures are involved.

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NewsdzeZimbabwe — 2025-12-01