LONDON, UK — Four Zimbabwean nationals were arrested in a high-profile credit card fraud operation that defrauded UK banks and retailers of over £250,000. The suspects—Guymon Nyoka, Freddy Chitepo, Titus Arimero, and Clive Mhangara—were taken into custody following a months-long investigation led by the City of London Police’s Economic Crime Unit. Authorities allege the group operated a sophisticated network involving cloned cards, fake IDs, and online purchase schemes that targeted financial institutions and high-end retailers across multiple boroughs.
Detectives say the investigation began after a surge of flagged transactions from stolen credit profiles raised red flags within several banking systems. Surveillance, undercover operations, and digital forensics helped trace the activities to a rented flat in Croydon, which served as the gang’s operation base. When police raided the property, they discovered card cloning machines, dozens of fake passports, and luxury goods suspected to have been purchased with fraudulent funds. All four men are facing multiple charges including conspiracy to defraud, identity theft, and money laundering, and are expected to appear in court next week.
