Thursday, April 24, 2025 - A 52-year-old Nigerian man, Kelechi Godwin, is facing legal trouble after allegedly forging documents to secure Zimbabwean residence permits between 2009 and 2014.
Prosecutors claim that Godwin submitted fraudulent spousal support
letters, purporting they were from his wife, Patience Godwin, even though she
had been living outside Zimbabwe since 2008. In one instance, he reportedly
brought a different woman to an immigration interview and introduced her as his
wife in an attempt to deceive officials.
The fake documentation led to the issuance of multiple spousal residence
permits, compromising the integrity of the Immigration Department. Godwin was
granted bail on April 15, 2025, under specific conditions including the payment
of US$400, staying at a listed address, avoiding contact with witnesses, and
reporting to the Bulawayo Central Police Station twice a week. He is scheduled
to return to court on April 30, 2025, as investigations into the matter
continue.
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