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Nqobile Tshili Chronicle Correspondent
A MANAGER at Zuva Petroleum Station in Bulawayo who was sent to deposit $18,000 allegedly blew $17,000 in less than 10 hours. Solomon Kapedza allegedly disappeared with the company’s money causing widespread panic at the Matopos Road branch last Wednesday. A source at the company said a manhunt was launched after Kapedza failed to return and was not answering his mobile phone.
“Kapedza left the company’s premises at 10AM with $18,000 and when he didn’t return, we contacted the bank and they told us that no money had been deposited,” said the source.
The source said a report was made to the police who arrested Kapedza at about 9PM the same day but was found with only $1,000. It has not been established how he spent the $17,000.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Precious Simango confirmed the arrest of Kapedza. “I can confirm that we’ve arrested a Zuva Petroleum employee who allegedly stole the company money,” said Insp Simango.
She said $1,000 was recovered following Kapedza’s arrest. Insp Simango urged companies not to keep large sums of money at their premises. “I don’t believe that the $18,000 was a day’s cashing. Companies should avoid keeping large sums of money at their premises as they risk being robbed,” said Insp Simango.
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