WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe looks at the trending story in Botswana where a Zimbabwean influencer has been arrested for running an immigration scam.
Vecco Lupa is the director of a company called Diamond Migration (PTY) Ltd, based in Gaborone, Botswana. He is accused of defrauding at least 11 people of over P240,000 (approximately US$17,800) by promising them overseas job placements and work permits through his company.
Timeline of the Vecco Lupa Scheme
October 2024 (approx.): The alleged fraudulent activities began around this time. Vecco Lupa, as the director of Diamond Migration (PTY) Ltd, reportedly started taking money from victims with false promises of overseas employment and work permits in various countries, including Ireland, Czech Republic, and Poland.
Through October 2025: The scheme continued for approximately a year, during which at least 11 individuals were defrauded of a cumulative amount exceeding P240,000 (around US$17,800).
November 22, 2025: Evans Svechere Zhou (Vecco Lupa) was arrested by the Botswana Police Service at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport following extensive investigations.
November 25, 2025: He appeared before the Village Magistrate Court in Gaborone and was remanded in custody on 11 counts of fraud.
December 1, 2025: The scheduled date for his next court appearance.
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