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Zvikomborero Parafini
JUDGMENT day for Masvingo North legislator, Brian Mudumi, who is facing fraud charges, has been set for Wednesday.
Mudumi, who is appearing on his behalf and on behalf of his company Cloud Africa and Business Investment Network (Pvt) Ltd, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The complainant is Metrical Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd, represented by Kenneth Chitando. Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawo alleged that in January last year, Chitando was looking for a dump truck to buy.
He made inquiries locally and on the internet and was referred to Cloud Africa. Chitando allegedly called Mudumi who advised him to meet him at their offices at number 1 Dundry Road, Avondale, Harare.
Chitando proceeded to meet Mudumi at their offices where he indicated to him that he needed a 20 cubic dump truck.
Mudumi allegedly confirmed to Chitando that they were in the business of importing motor vehicles and had the capacity to import the dump truck he wanted.
Mudumi allegedly quoted Chitando ZWL$32 479 077, an equivalent of US$34 000, which he said was sufficient to land the truck in Zimbabwe.
He further advised Chitando that the dump truck would be delivered within eight weeks from the date of payment.
On March 29 last year, Mudumi instructed Chitando to transfer the funds into Cloud Africa’s FBC Bank account and he complied.
Mudumi allegedly acknowledged receipt of the funds by advising through email and presented a receipt.
Chitando was advised that the truck would be delivered by the end of June last year but it has not been delivered to date.
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