Zim man arrested in Malaysian model trafficking scandal

AUTHORITIES in Malaysia have arrested a Zimbabwean national linked to a pageant run by Taremeredzwa Munzara, on allegations of human trafficking after a joint sting operation by South Africa’s Hawks and Interpol.

While NewsDay could not immediately establish the identity of the person arrested, allegations are that the arrest was in connection with a human trafficking case involving a South African model, Princess Mahlangu, who was later rescued alongside eight models from other countries.

Allegations are that Munzara was implicated by Mahlangu, who claimed she was made to travel to Malaysia under the impression that she would participate at Munzara’s Miss United Countries pageant, but was threatened with death upon arrival, leading to the arrest.

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