By Ziyah News Reporter
TWO officials from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) have appeared in court on charges of criminal abuse of duty as public officers and unlawful detention.
Brian Munyaradzi Kombora (32) and Terrence Manatse (34) appeared before the Plumtree Magistrates’ Court following their arrest, according to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ).
Prosecutors say that on February 17, 2026, at around 8PM, Kombora who was not on official duty went to Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) offices at Mphoengs Border Post and identified himself as a ZACC officer.
“He allegedly informed a 39-year-old ZIMRA supervisor that she was under arrest for an undisclosed offence and immediately placed her in handcuffs, while Manatse remained outside the premises,” the court was told.
The State alleges that Kombora demanded money for the supervisor’s release. When she said she had no cash in her office, he allegedly took her to another office with two colleagues, locked the door from inside and kept the keys.
“He is accused of ordering the three women to comply with his instructions while threatening their employment,” reads the statement.
A security guard became suspicious and alerted other officers.
They unlocked the door, entered the office and arrested Kombora. Manatse was also arrested after he allegedly tried to negotiate for his colleague’s release.
The two men were granted US$100 bail each and will return to court on a date yet to be set.
In its statement, the NPAZ said public office is a position of trust and warned that where such trust is abused, the law will take its course without fear or favour.