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Woman in court for alleged hospital document forgery to defraud ZB Bank
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A 22-year-old woman from Bulawayo has appeared in court facing serious allegations of attempting to defraud ZB Bank using forged hospital documents.
Zibusiso Ncube, who resides at Shivi Building in Bulawayo, appeared before Magistrate Ms Beverly Madzikatire charged with forgery. She was released on US$250 bail and remanded out of custody to May 28 for further proceedings.
According to the State, represented by prosecutor Mr Sehliselo Khumalo, the alleged offence occurred on October 17, 2024, at the ZB Bank branch in Bulawayo. The complainant, Sikhangele Chikoma (55), was representing the financial institution at the time.
It is alleged that Ncube submitted a set of forged documents, including a falsified Mpilo Central Hospital letterhead, a counterfeit hospital date stamp, and a fraudulent medical bill supposedly issued by one Dr Ngonidzashe Frank Chikomo — all created without the doctor's knowledge or consent.
The prosecution claims that Ncube intended to use the fake paperwork to fraudulently claim medical expenses from ZB Bank, thereby potentially causing the bank financial prejudice.
The matter is still under investigation, and Ncube is expected to return to court later this month.
Zibusiso Ncube, who resides at Shivi Building in Bulawayo, appeared before Magistrate Ms Beverly Madzikatire charged with forgery. She was released on US$250 bail and remanded out of custody to May 28 for further proceedings.
According to the State, represented by prosecutor Mr Sehliselo Khumalo, the alleged offence occurred on October 17, 2024, at the ZB Bank branch in Bulawayo. The complainant, Sikhangele Chikoma (55), was representing the financial institution at the time.
The prosecution claims that Ncube intended to use the fake paperwork to fraudulently claim medical expenses from ZB Bank, thereby potentially causing the bank financial prejudice.
The matter is still under investigation, and Ncube is expected to return to court later this month.
Source - zimpapers
