Italian Businessman’s Case Takes Sensational Turn Amid Allegations of ‘Name-Dropping’

HARARE – The fraud case against Italian businessman Francesco Marconati has taken a dramatic turn following allegations of high-level interference and “name-dropping” involving the Presidency.

Marconati appeared before Harare Magistrate Francis Mapfumo on Saturday. However, the investor has reportedly requested to remain in custody after his legal team gathered evidence of alleged instructions to keep him detained.