Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
A HARARE firm lost US$11,000 to one of its drivers.
He has been identified as Wiseman Vakai Kugarakuripi.
The company has tried, and failed, to locate him since last year.
Kugarakuripi’s responsibilities included selling the company’s products.
However, when he collected US$11,000 from the sales, the company claims that he did not hand the money over to his employers.
Instead, the company claims, Kugarakupi decided to keep the money and has since disappeared.
In a related case of fraud, a couple from Arlington, Harare, – Douglas Mushore and his wife Constance Tembo – are being accused of defrauded Francis Jekera, 53, in the sale of a non-existent residential stand.
Jekera lost US$6,000.
In yet another case, Admire Matemaringa, 39, was allegedly tricked into paying US$3,600 to Josiah Chigwinya for a property that did not belong to him.
Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the cases.
“We are currently investigating three fraud cases that collectively amount to US$19,600.
“We urge the public to exercise caution and verify purchases before parting away with their money.”
Mathew Masinge