Pakistani Brothers Exposed in Massive Gold Smuggling Scandal Worth Billions

Pakistani nationals Muhammad Amir Mukhati and his brother Rauf Mukhati have been exposed as the leaders of a major gold smuggling ring that has moved billions of dollars in gold out of Zimbabwe.

The Mukhati brothers allegedly use the Forbes and Chirundu border posts to secretly transport gold to international buyers, powering a smuggling operation that spans multiple countries.

The scandal took a surprising turn when Roselyn Dunga, an airport official, was accused of taking $2 million from a hidden stash of $20 million belonging to the brothers. Known for their hidden dealings, the Mukhati brothers faced this unexpected loss as their operation came under scrutiny.

Investigations revealed that the Mukhati brothers are part of a wider network that includes Indian and Pakistani partners who buy gold from local artisanal miners. These operatives get gold from local sources, which the Mukhatis then smuggle out to clients across the globe.

A major part of this operation relies on a scheme where they misuse licenses from legitimate gold exporters. Some exporters reportedly rent out their licenses to the Mukhati brothers, who then undervalue the gold shipments to reduce fees, cutting the license owners out of fair earnings.

This tactic not only harms the license owners but also hurts Zimbabwe’s economy by avoiding taxes and regulatory fees.

The exposure of this organized smuggling network has shocked the region, raising concerns about the impact of such illegal activities. Authorities are now working to break up the operation, aiming to protect Zimbabwe’s gold industry and defend the country’s economy as they seek justice against the Mukhati brothers and their partners.