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Former Minister acquitted
24 Nov 2020 at 19:11hrs | Views
FORMER Cabinet minister Nicholas Goche who was facing a stock theft charge has been acquitted by Bindura magistrate Tinashe Ndokera.
Goche (79) was being accused of stealing 18 steers valued at $18000.
The state alleged that on November 13, 2018, Goche allegedly sold 40 beasts to Mupanedengu.
Mupanedengu paid for the cattle through a bank transfer and collected 22 steers, leaving behind 18 steers.
On a unknown date last year, Goche allegedly disposed of the 18 steers worth US$18 000 without Mupanedengu's consent.
When Mupanedengu approached Goche to collect the remaining beasts, the ex-minister indicated that he had sold them.
Carol Mupazviriwo represented the state.
Goche (79) was being accused of stealing 18 steers valued at $18000.
The state alleged that on November 13, 2018, Goche allegedly sold 40 beasts to Mupanedengu.
On a unknown date last year, Goche allegedly disposed of the 18 steers worth US$18 000 without Mupanedengu's consent.
When Mupanedengu approached Goche to collect the remaining beasts, the ex-minister indicated that he had sold them.
Carol Mupazviriwo represented the state.
Source - Byo24News
