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Manager 'steals, blows $17,000' in 10 hours
29 Feb 2016 at 08:09hrs | Views
A MANAGER at Zuva Petroleum Station in Bulawayo who was sent to deposit $18,000 allegedly blew $17,000 in less than 10 hours.
Solomon Kapedza allegedly disappeared with the company's money causing widespread panic at the Matopos Road branch last Wednesday.
A source at the company said a manhunt was launched after Kapedza failed to return and was not answering his mobile phone.
"Kapedza left the company's premises at 10AM with $18,000 and when he didn't return, we contacted the bank and they told us that no money had been deposited," said the source.
The source said a report was made to the police who arrested Kapedza at about 9PM the same day but was found with only $1,000. It has not been established how he spent the $17,000.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Precious Simango confirmed the arrest of Kapedza. "I can confirm that we've arrested a Zuva Petroleum employee who allegedly stole the company money," said Insp Simango.
She said $1,000 was recovered following Kapedza's arrest. Insp Simango urged companies not to keep large sums of money at their premises. "I don't believe that the $18,000 was a day's cashing. Companies should avoid keeping large sums of money at their premises as they risk being robbed," said Insp Simango.
Solomon Kapedza allegedly disappeared with the company's money causing widespread panic at the Matopos Road branch last Wednesday.
A source at the company said a manhunt was launched after Kapedza failed to return and was not answering his mobile phone.
The source said a report was made to the police who arrested Kapedza at about 9PM the same day but was found with only $1,000. It has not been established how he spent the $17,000.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Precious Simango confirmed the arrest of Kapedza. "I can confirm that we've arrested a Zuva Petroleum employee who allegedly stole the company money," said Insp Simango.
She said $1,000 was recovered following Kapedza's arrest. Insp Simango urged companies not to keep large sums of money at their premises. "I don't believe that the $18,000 was a day's cashing. Companies should avoid keeping large sums of money at their premises as they risk being robbed," said Insp Simango.
Source - chronicle
