HR officer arrested over US$15 000 fraud

A HUMAN resources officer for Chikomba district in the Primary and Secondary Education ministry was last week arraigned before the courts facing a theft charge after allegedly misappropriating US$15 000 which was meant for the importation of a vehicle.

Tatenda Mikishoni was granted US$300 bail by Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi and will return to court on October 11 pending the finalisation of investigations.

Prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi alleged that in April this year, Sakura Vuta Dewatering (PVT) Ltd, wanted to import a motor vehicle from Be Forward Japan to Zimbabwe.

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