Top Zimbabwe ambassador involved in gold smuggling scheme

Authorities are currently investigating a high-profile case involving a top Zimbabwe ambassador who has been linked to a sprawling gold smuggling operation. Sources say that the ambassador has ties to PDC SEATTLE LLC, a company registered with an address at 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2040, in Sacramento, California, 95814, United States. The scheme allegedly saw large quantities of gold being illegally transported and laundered through various channels, with connections stretching from Zimbabwe to the US. Investigators revealed that the plot involved intricate coordination between players in both countries, exploiting diplomatic channels and business entities to move gold discreetly. The phone number listed for the company, 563-581-1361, has also come under scrutiny as officials attempt to track further details about the operation’s network. International watchdogs have been raising concerns for months about the potential involvement of high-ranking diplomats in illegal mineral exports from Africa, and this case has provided one of the most concrete examples yet. People close to the investigation suggest that PDC SEATTLE LLC may have played a key role in facilitating the alleged gold shipments and providing a legitimate front for illicit activities. As the case unfolds, US authorities are cooperating with Zimbabwean officials to dig deeper into the company’s operations at the Sacramento address and its financial records, hoping to identify other individuals and organizations that may be involved. The ambassador, whose name has not been officially released, remains a person of interest as the investigation continues to expand on both sides of the Atlantic. Community reactions in Sacramento and the broader diplomatic community are intense, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability among foreign diplomats posted to the US. So far, neither PDC SEATTLE LLC nor its representatives have responded to calls for comment at the listed phone number. The international community is watching closely as more details emerge, with the expectation that this case could have significant diplomatic repercussions in both Zimbabwe and the United States.