Fake Doctor At Mpilo And UBH, Prosper Vanhuvaone, Found Guilty On Four Charges

Prosper Vanhuvaone, the man who posed as a medical doctor at Mpilo Central Hospital and United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH), has been convicted on three counts of fraud and one count of impersonation. The verdict was handed down on Tuesday, 3 June, at the Bulawayo Magistrates Court. Magistrate Eva Matura is expected to deliver Vanhuvaone’s sentence on Wednesday, 4 June. In his plea for leniency, Vanhuvaone told the court that he regrets his actions and is committed to reforming. He said that he took the dishonest path due to pressure from his peers, many of whom had already graduated. He also expressed a desire to complete his medical studies through proper channels. Vanhuvaone asked the court to consider a non-custodial sentence, saying he is a family man and is willing to become a law-abiding citizen. He said: I have a car and US$1 800 in my savings. I also have a house in the suburbs. I also run a private company. In aggravation, prosecutor Samuel Mpofu argued that a custodial sentence was necessary, describing Vanhuvaone as a pathological fraudster who deliberately deceived institutions and put lives at risk. Said Mpofu: This case is of national interest. In his previous conviction, he went by the name Prosper Mpofu, and now he goes by Prosper Vanhuvaone. Giving him a non-custodial sentence will endanger the lives of members of the public. More so, people have lost confidence in the health system at Mpilo Hospital because of his conduct. Vanhuvaone's fraudulent activities included defrauding several people, such as Samantha Ziki, whom he allegedly duped out of US$1,600 in a botched nursing programme scam. Another victim, Faith Hove, paid US$120 for medical services under the false belief that Vanhuvaone was a registered doctor. More: Chronicle

6/4/2025 10:44:41 AM

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Fake Doctor At Mpilo And UBH, Prosper Vanhuvaone, Found Guilty On Four Charges

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