Law Society of Zimbabwe Warns Public About Fake Lawyer in US$15,000 Fraud Scheme

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has issued a stern warning to the public after an individual, Martin Chirwa, was exposed as a fraudulent person pretending to be a legal practitioner. According to a report in The Chronicle on April 7, 2025, Chirwa allegedly defrauded a beneficiary of a divorce settlement, pocketing US$15,000.

The LSZ emphasized that Chirwa is neither a registered legal practitioner nor a member of the Law Society of Zimbabwe, meaning he has no right to represent himself as a lawyer. “The Law Society of Zimbabwe would like to make it clear that Mr. Chirwa is not a member of the Law Society, nor is he a licensed legal practitioner. He is not authorized to hold himself out as such,” the LSZ clarified in a statement.

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The fraud reportedly took place when Chirwa received a portion of a divorce settlement intended for Mr. Denford Gwizi, facilitated by the ex-wife’s lawyers. The payment was allegedly made under the guise of a 50% share of a house in the Emganwini suburb of Bulawayo.

The LSZ has urged the public to be cautious and seek verification if they are unsure about someone’s legal credentials. The Society provided contact information for those needing assistance or confirmation of a lawyer’s legitimacy, noting that individuals can reach their Harare and Bulawayo offices for inquiries.

For verification, the public can contact the LSZ at 46 Kwame Nkrumah, Harare, Tel: 242 751000/779207-9, or 3 Barbour Avenue, Bulawayo, Tel: 292 260843. The Society is committed to assisting those who seek to confirm the authenticity of individuals claiming to be legal professionals.

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