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A senior state security agent and his accomplice who are facing charges of smuggling a motor vehicle from South Africa into the country had their matter postponed to September 30. Abdul Ishmael (30) and Mbereki Mbizvo Nyathi (44) were facing theft of a motor vehicle charges when they appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs Vongai Muchuchuti.They are currently out on bail.
Prosecutor Mr Peter Kachirika alleged that sometime in January 2015, the duo, acting in common purpose, connived with Hillary Nduna who is still at large and their other accomplice based in South Africa to steal a BMW 320D and brought it to Zimbabwe.
It is alleged that Ishmael fraudulently obtained a registration book from the Central Vehicle Revenue Authority after fraudulently registering it.
The court heard that the duo evaded the payment of import duty to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority.
It is the state’s case that the vehicle was taken to Nyathi’s residence for safekeeping.
The court heard Nyathi took advantage that he was a senior state security agent and started using the stolen motor vehicle.
The value is of the stolen car is $15 000.
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