Zim First lady, Grace Mugabe sues Lebanese for $1.3m over failure to deliver Diamond Ring

Zimbabwean first lady, Grace Mugabe has sued a Lebanese businessman for failing to deliver a US$1.35-million diamond ring she had ordered for her wedding anniversary with president Robert Mugabe.

According to the Herald newspaper, Grace Mugabe is suing fugitive businessman Mr Jamal Joseph Ahmed for US$1.23 million over a diamond ring deal that went sour last year. In breach of the agreement, Mr Ahmed failed to deliver the ring, triggering a legal wrangle."

In 2015, Grace Mugabe placed an order for a 100-carat diamond ring worth US$1.35 million to mark the anniversary of her wedding to the 93-year-old leader.

The plaintiff wanted to purchase a unique diamond ring for her wedding anniversary celebrations, said court documents seen by The Herald.

The defendant tendered a diamond ring worth US$30,000 and naturally, the plaintiff refused to take possession of an inferior ring.

Grace Mugabe demanded a refund but Ahmed paid back just US$120,000.

In court documents filed last year, Ahmed said he had offered to repay the money in installments and claimed he had already paid back US$150,000.