Maskiri Granted US$50 Bail as “Goat Scandal” Case Moves Toward Possible Out-of-Court Settlement
Sona Headlines | Crime & Courts
Zimbabwean rapper Maskiri (Alishias Musimbe) appeared at the Chitungwiza Magistrate Court yesterday, following a dramatic police sting operation. The musician, accused of swindling a US-based client in a goat deal gone wrong, was granted US$50 bail amid revelations that his association, Mash Goats, is moving to settle the matter by delivering the livestock.
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| Maskiri appeared in court with family members in attendance. |
In the Dock
Maskiri appeared before the Chitungwiza Magistrate Court, supported by his father and close family members. He was granted US$50 bail and remanded to December 2. As part of his bail conditions, the rapper must reside at his given Chitungwiza address and not interfere with witnesses.
Restitution: Goats for Freedom
The case appears headed for a withdrawal as Mash Goats, the association Maskiri represents, has offered to provide the missing livestock to the complainant, Tonderayi Chisoro (known as Zimbo Trucker).
Chisoro confirmed the arrangement to H-Metro: "Yes, the leadership of Mash Goats were in touch soon after court and they made indications they want to restitute me by way of some goat breed."
The Trap: "Birthday" Not Wedding
While initial reports suggested police faked a wedding, it was clarified in court that detectives Dulani and Mushaninga posed as organizers of a birthday party. They negotiated a performance fee of US$300, with Maskiri even promising to bring fellow artist Tererai Mugwadi.
On the day of the arrest, the officers lured Maskiri to Chicken Inn, Unit C junction, claiming they had a US$200 deposit ready. He was arrested upon arrival.
The Background Case
The charges stem from a deal where US-based Zimbabwean Tonderayi Chisoro sent US$1,500 via Mukuru to Maskiri to purchase five Boer and Kalahari Red goats. Chisoro alleges Maskiri failed to deliver, gave excuses, and eventually cut off communication, prompting the police report (CR559/11/25).
Quick Facts
Maskiri was granted bail of US$50.
He is ordered to return on December 2.
It is likely to be withdrawn if Mash Goats successfully delivers the livestock by Sunday, as per the out-of-court agreement.
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"The timeline they have set themselves is up to Sunday this week... my team will go and pick them up once I am satisfied with the stock videos."
- Tonderayi Chisoro