Mthabisi Tshuma [email protected]
A PLUMTREE nurse accused of allegedly swindling residents, colleagues and aspiring nurses out of thousands of United States dollars has been suspended pending investigations.
A source at Plumtree District Hospital told Zimpapers News that Eustina Tshuma was suspended on Friday.
“It’s true that the nurse accused of robbing people of their money has been suspended pending investigation,” said the source.
Tshuma is accused of allegedly using sob stories about sick parents to borrow money, while also promising aspiring nurses places at nursing schools in exchange for payments.
Some complainants allege that she demanded up to US$1 500 from desperate families, claiming she had connections at the Ministry of Health and Child Care that could help secure places at nursing schools, particularly Brunapeg Mission in Mangwe District.
The allegations have left some families counting their losses, with complainants claiming they sold goats and cattle to raise money for their children’s nursing training.
Other alleged victims claim Tshuma became hostile when they approached her seeking refunds.
Some of the complainants reportedly formed a WhatsApp group, “Scammed by Eustina”, to compile their claims and discuss making a police report.
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