Online Reporter
Solomon Bhumu
Manica Post Reporter
AN accounts clerk at Varun Beverages (Pvt) Ltd, who is facing fraud charges involving US$8,000, has been remanded in custody.
The accused, Justice Muziri, appeared before magistrate Honest Musiyiwa, here in Mutare charged with fraud.
Prosecutor Chris Manyuku told the court that between September and November 24 this year Muziri, in his capacity as an accounts clerk, was responsible for withdrawing petty cash from the company.
The cash was meant for travel expenses, payments to casual workers, and other general operational costs.
According to the prosecution, instead of using the funds for the company activities, Muziri converted various amounts of cash to his personal use.
Manyuku said the case was supported by cash vouchers, signed by Muziri, showing that he withdrew the money from the accounts office.
He said the witnesses, who were supposed to receive the funds, will testify that they never obtained the amounts recorded on the vouchers. The prosecutor said the total amount allegedly stolen was US$8,644 and not even a cent has been recovered.
Muziri was remanded in custody.
He is expected to return to court on December 12 for continuation of trial.
Bongani Ndlovu