TIMB boss in court over US$2m fraud charge

TOBACCO Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) chief executive Meanwell Gudu yesterday appeared before a Harare magistrate facing criminal abuse of office charges involving US$2 million.

Gudu (52) appeared before magistrate Taurai Manuwere alongside co-accused Stuart Shanyuka, TIMB former head (special services) and Andrew Evaristo Matibiri, a former TIMB chief executive officer.

Gudu was granted $200 000 bail, while his accomplices were released on free bail.

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