Online Reporter
Zvikomborero Parafini
A LOCAL businesswoman is being accused of externalising over US$4 million.
Maud Patricia Liddell was not asked to plead when she appeared before Harare magistrate, Ruth Moyo, charged with externalisation and money laundering.
Liddell was represented by Harare lawyer Arshiel Mugiya.
Prosecutors allege that Liddell, who is a bookkeeper, sold Westend Properties, from March to May last year, for US$4,300,000.
The stands sold measured 2,975 square metres.
Prosecutors say she then transferred US$4,085,000 outside the country without the authority of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
On Saturday, detectives from CID Asset Forfeiture Unit received a tip-off and arrested her.
Liddell is said to have then concealed or disguised the true nature, source, location, disposition, movement of the money realised from the offence.
Lawrence Gangarahwe prosecuted.
