A Mukuru Money Transfer cashier stationed at Chireya Business Centre in Gokwe has been jailed for stealing US$15 795 and ZAR4 300 from the company coffers.
Masciline Chihambakwe was sentenced to nine years by a Gokwe magistrate.
Six months were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour, while the remaining eight years and six months were suspended on condition that she pays restitution.
The court heard that Chihambakwe was employed by Send Money Home (Pvt) Ltd trading as Mukuru Money Transfers.
Sometime between November 28 and December 11, 2025, Chihambakwe was entrusted with company cash floats and received additional cash top-ups through Safeguard Security Company to facilitate Mukuru money transfer transactions.
A routine spot check on November 28 confirmed she held a cash float of US$8 599 and ZAR4 300. She later received further consignments of US$25 000 and ZAR5 000.
The court heard that instead of disbursing the money to customers, Chihambakwe converted it to own use.
The company conducted a spot check on December 11, 2025, and discovered the theft.
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After her arrest, Chihambakwe led police to a shop she had established at Chireya Business Centre using part of the stolen money. Merchandise valued at approximately US$2 500 was recovered.
