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A Bulawayo man has appeared in court for forging the World Vision logo on a receipt in order to register a motor vehicle with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra).Fungai Chadambuka appeared before magistrate Sibongile Msipa facing a forgery charge.
He pleaded guilty.
“I admit that I forged the papers but it’s because I wanted to register the vehicle,” said Chadambuka.
Prosecuting Charles Danda told the court that in 2012, World Vision Zimbabwe authorised Hammer and Tongues Auctioneers to auction a Toyota Hilux.
The court heard that in October this year, Chadambuka was approached by Patrick Mukawa, a car dealer who requested him to register the vehicle with Zimra for change of ownership on behalf of the new owner.
Chadambuka was given a registration book, police clearance, identity particulars of the buyer and the vehicle number plate.
He allegedly realised that an agreement of sale and a proof of payment in the form of a receipt were also required.
Danda said Chadambuka downloaded the World Vision logo from the internet and forged the agreement of sale and the receipt to make it look like the NGO had sold the vehicle directly to the new owner, Nqobile Ncube.
The matter was reported to the police leading to his arrest.
Magistrate Msipa ordered Chadambuka to pay a fine of $100.
derick.khumalo