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Court Drama Unfolds: Trio Faces Charges from False Pretenses to Trespass in Livingstone Land Scandal

 

The watchman at Maramba Cultural Village informed the Livingstone Magistrate Court that he became concerned upon hearing people speaking at the plot next to his workplace. Consequently, he decided to investigate the activities taking place at that plot.

This pertains to a case where Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chianglal, and Lata Jehendra Shah face three charges, ranging from procuring the execution of documents by false pretenses to criminal trespass.

It is alleged that the trio, along with unidentified accomplices, engaged in a scheme between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022. Operating in Livingstone, the suspects are accused of employing false pretenses and fraudulent representations to induce George Susiku Sindila, the Acting Lands Officer, to sign and execute Lease No Lt-37146 for Stand No. 3099 in Livingstone.

In the second charge, they are accused of criminal trespass on Vasanti Yogesh Chikhalya's property. Israel Mushoke and Shah Jayendra Kumar Chianglal face a separate charge of criminal trespass during the same period. The duo allegedly entered upon the property of Vasanti Yogesh Chikhalya at Stand No. 2056 in Livingstone unlawfully.

In the third count, they are charged with criminal trespass with the intent to commit an offense. Continuing their alleged criminal activities, Israel Mushoke and Shah Jayendra Kumar Chianglal are accused of another instance of criminal trespass during the aforementioned period. This time, the alleged offense occurred on the property of Patel Mohabhai Umashabhai at Stand No. 4416 in Livingstone, with the intent to commit an offense.

Testifying before Magistrate Kahoyi Mushabati, the watchman, Konino Chirwa, stated that he saw two people on the plot, and when he approached them, they claimed that their boss, Mr. Shall, had instructed them to put up pillars. He decided to check the plot upon hearing people talking there and found a white van driving out. The two individuals he encountered are not present in court.

Livingstone businesswoman Mrs. Vasanti Yogesh Chikhalya of 27 Airport Road in Livingstone told the court that she had applied for the plot and met all the legal requirements. Her husband assisted in completing all formalities, including attending council interviews after the plot was advertised. She further obtained the title deed from the Ministry of Land through the council, accusing some council members of trespassing on her tourism plot located off Sichango Road.

Livingstone businessman Yogeshi Chikhalya of 27 Airport Road in Livingstone informed the court that, upon learning that some people had prevented his workers from clearing the plot, he reported the matter to the police. The police summoned everyone involved, and during the visit to the plot, the beacons of pillars were observed. The police instructed that no development should take place until the matter is resolved.

He could not recall when the advertisement was done, as it had been a long time. The trial continues.

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