Prophet T Freddy Punani and Extortion Update: Rutendo Makuti Wants Unlawfully Seized Phone Back!

A police officer investigating a matter where a ZBC presenter is accused of extorting prominent preacher Tapiwa Freddy has been accused of unlawfully seizing her mobile phone.

In a letter addressed to one Assistant Inspector Mushurwa dated November 25, Rutendo Makuti’s lawyer Diana Kawenda said police officers, who arrested her on November 11 took her mobile phone without a court order. Kwenda wrote: We note that there is no court order that was obtained by yourselves to conduct the search.

Prophet T Freddy Punani and Extortion Update

The digital evidence that is contained in that phone is tremendously personal to the extent that it called for the need to obtain a search warrant. Makuti stands accused of extorting US$35 000 from the controversial cleric known as Prophet T Freddy.

She appeared before magistrate Sheunesu Matova who granted her $5 000 bails. Meanwhile, the Goodness and Mercy Ministries leader who is also a gospel musician was recently arrested for r@ping Makuti and has since appeared in court.

He was arrested on allegations of r@ping the disabled radio presenter after promising to assist her with the upkeep of her child. He was released on free bail.