Online Reporter
Dalyn Chigwizura, Court Writer
A BOGUS inDrive taxi driver who allegedly vanished with his employer’s vehicle after pretending to be seeking employment, appeared in court on Tuesday.
Victor Simbarashe Nyarukava (25) of Nkulumane suburb was brought before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Jeconia Prince Ncube, facing charges of theft of trust property. He was remanded in custody to October 6.
Prosecuting, Ms Cathrine Kuzu told the court that on September 15, Nyarukava approached 65-year-old Timothy Muranda at his home, claiming to be looking for a job as a driver under the inDrive platform.
“After discussions, the accused person was entrusted with Muranda’s Honda Fit on the understanding that he would operate it for two days and return it,” said Ms Kuzu.
However, the court heard that Nyarukava failed to bring back the car as agreed.
Muranda later filed a police report, leading to a manhunt that culminated in the accused’s arrest at Esigodini six days later. The vehicle was subsequently recovered.
