Sharon Jiyamwa
Herald Reporter
A WOMAN from Harare has appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court facing allegations of converting US$25 000 allegedly entrusted to her by her biological mother, who was in the United States, to her own use.
Amanda Curren Diura, 42, appeared before Harare Magistrate Mr Ishaunesu Matova facing theft of trust property charges.
Diura was remanded in custody and will return to court on November 17.
Prosecuting, Ms Chipo Muvhamba alleged that on March 6, 2025, in Graniteside, Harare, Diura was assigned by her mother, the complainant, Ms Lucy Blandire Gumbodete, to go and collect US$25 000 from Mr Shephard Mafundikwa and keep it on her behalf.
It is alleged that Diura went and collected the money, but instead of keeping it in trust, she converted it to her own use.
The court heard that in January 2026, the complainant returned from the United States and demanded her money, only to discover that the accused had already used it.
According to State papers, Diura relocated to an undisclosed destination in August 2026 after the complainant demanded her money.
It is further alleged that she blocked the complainant’s number. Diura was arrested on November 10, 2026, at her friend’s house.
In her defence, Diura argued that when she received the money, she told her mother that she would invest the money to make some profit and would return it when she wanted it.
The total value allegedly stolen is US$25 000, and nothing was recovered.
