A BULAWAYO couple based in the United Kingdom has filed a complaint against prosecutors over the manner in which they are handling a case against a woman who allegedly defrauded them of US$16 000.
The couple is accusing a Bulawayo-based woman of allegedly forging the husband’s signature and obtaining a court order to attach his wife’s Mercedes Benz E220 vehicle, imported from the UK in 2021 and household property.
Timothy Moyo returned home in March this year to file a case against Sithabisiwe Ncube, accusing her of forgery and fraud, but has filed a letter of complaint to the deputy regional prosecutor, a Mrs Takuva, at the Bulawayo Tredgold Courts, accusing prosecutors of stalling the case.
In a letter dated May 3, 2025, titled: Complaint against Prosecution Services in the Matter of Timothy Moyo vs Sithabisiwe Ncube (Forgery & Fraud Case), Moyo said he was disappointed and frustrated.
“Despite my efforts to seek justice, I have experienced significant delays, a lack of communication, and unprofessional conduct from the prosecution team,” he said.
“As you may be aware, the case involves allegations of forgery and fraud against Ncube, who previously sued me in a civil court based on allegedly forged documents. I have been pursuing this matter since reporting it to the police and I expected a more efficient and effective prosecution process.”
Moyo said he had not been informed about the status of the case, including the trial dates and progress.
“The case has been pending for an unacceptable period, with unnecessary adjournments and delays in receiving the docket. I was given conflicting information and the prosecution team seemed unprepared, leading to avoidable delays and inconvenience,” he said.
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“Specific incidents that prompted me to write this complaint include failure to receive the docket promptly, despite assurances that the matter will proceed on the scheduled trial dates (14-16 April 2025).”
He said he had lost property, including his wife’s vehicle and household goods worth more than US$38 000, attached by the messenger of court on April 14, 2025.
“I request that you investigate this matter, address the issues raised and take necessary steps to ensure the prosecution services are improved. I would appreciate a prompt response regarding the actions you will take to address my concerns,” he said.
In response on May 6 this year, Takuva said she had an opportunity to go through the docket, adding that investigations were not yet complete.
“I have directed the district public prosecutor Khuphe to request certain documentation from the police, which we need to produce as exhibits and we thus need to serve the documents on the accused when we eventually set the matter down for trial,” she said.
“Secondly, please note investigations take a while, depending on the complexity of the matter and thus cannot be rushed. It is most unfortunate that you reside in the United Kingdom and that you need to return, but some processes cannot be rushed.
“We, therefore, cannot leave anything to chance. Thirdly, as earlier advised, be alive to the fact that there is a civil court judgment that is still extant, which the accused may use to stall or delay criminal proceedings. Your case is, therefore, one that cannot be rushed.”
However, Moyo said on May 21, all samples of the documents used were provided, apart from 12 A4 papers that were signed at the police station and the originals had been sent to Harare.
He said on June 6, the 12 A4 copies were received from Harare and forwarded to Khuphe and on July 5, marked exactly five weeks since all the requested documents were handed to the prosecution to set a trial date.
Moyo and Ncube had an intimate relationship before he relocated, leading to the end of their union, but they remained friends, and the woman assisted in various transactions.
He borrowed US$6 000 from Ncube when he returned home for his mother’s funeral and paid it back.
Moyo said he was surprised when Ncube sued him for US$16 000 and was granted an order to attach his property to recover the money.
