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Prosper Dembedza
Herald Correspondent
Harare magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei has issued a warrant of arrest for Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati after he failed to show up in court for sentencing.
Marconati was last week convicted of fraud after he fraudulently removed his business partner from Eagle Italian Shoes directorship.
The businessman attended court in the morning but the matter was deferred to 2:15 pm following indications that his lawyer was engaged at the High Court.
When court resumed after lunch, Marconati was not available.
The State tendered an affidavit proving that Marconati and his lawyer were no longer engaged at the High Court, thereby forcing the magistrate to issue a warrant of arrest.
In convicting Marconati last week, Mr Ndirowei said Marconati unprocedurally removed Ms Li Song from the company’s directorship after falsifying documents that she had resigned from the company.
He did not advise Ms Song about the development.
As a result, US$6,8 million was lost due to his fraud and forgery.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter