Wild Flower
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Raia wa Poland, Wojciech Zabinski, mmiliki wa hoteli za Pili Pili Zanzibar, anadaiwa kutafutwa nchini Poland kwa kosa la udanganyifu. Inadaiwa aliendesha shughuli zake za ulaghai Zanzibar kwa kutoa ahadi za mapumziko ya kifahari kwa raia wa Poland, ambazo ni za uongo
Mamlaka za ndani zimedai kutokuwa na maombi rasmi kuhusu shughuli zake huku Mamlaka ya Uwekezaji Zanzibar (ZIPA) imekiri kufahamu hali hiyo na kuthibitisha kuwa kesi hiyo inachunguzwa na Mamlaka ya Kuzuia Rushwa Zanzibar (ZAECA)
Aidha Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa ZIPA, Saleh Saad amedai moja ya ya mradi wa Zabinski umefutwa kutokana na masuala ya kisheria na wamiliki wa majengo mengine wamerudishiwa majengo yao
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Mamlaka za ndani zimedai kutokuwa na maombi rasmi kuhusu shughuli zake huku Mamlaka ya Uwekezaji Zanzibar (ZIPA) imekiri kufahamu hali hiyo na kuthibitisha kuwa kesi hiyo inachunguzwa na Mamlaka ya Kuzuia Rushwa Zanzibar (ZAECA)
Aidha Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa ZIPA, Saleh Saad amedai moja ya ya mradi wa Zabinski umefutwa kutokana na masuala ya kisheria na wamiliki wa majengo mengine wamerudishiwa majengo yao
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In the heart of Zanzibar, where tropical dreams are made, a Polish national named Wojciech Zabinski appeared to offer a slice of paradise. His hotel chain, Pili Pili, became the go-to destination for sun-seeking tourists from Poland, promising luxurious getaways and exclusive seaside experiences. For a time, it seemed like Zabinski had unlocked the key to the Spice Island's tourism allure.
However, behind the idyllic beaches and picturesque villas lay a much darker reality. Back in his homeland, Zabinski was a wanted man for fraud. Despite this, he managed to operate in Zanzibar unchallenged for years, weaving a web of deception that would leave countless victims in disarray.
Local authorities claim to have no formal requests concerning his activities, but many of his fellow Poles say he was frequently seen roaming the streets of Stone Town.
Speaking to The Citizen, Zanzibar Police Commissioner Hamad Khamis Hamad emphasized the cooperative relationship between Tanzania, Zanzibar, and international law enforcement networks. He reassured that if a formal request were made, authorities would not hesitate to act. In the meantime, the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) has acknowledged the situation and confirmed that the case is under investigation by the Zanzibar Anti-Corruption Authority (ZAECA).
Zabinski's once-promising projects, including the Pili Pili hotels, are now shrouded in uncertainty. ZIPA's Executive Director, Saleh Saad, revealed that one of his projects has been cancelled due to procedural issues, and the landlords of other properties have taken them back. While some investors still hold out hope that they won't lose their investments entirely, the situation remains grim, with many bookings at Pili Pili having been cancelled and no refunds made.
SOURCE: THE CITIZEN
