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inDrive taxi driver arrested after vanishing with employer's car
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A 25-year-old man allegedly posing as an inDrive taxi driver appeared in court on Tuesday after reportedly disappearing with his employer's vehicle.
Victor Simbarashe Nyarukava of Nkulumane suburb appeared before Western Commonage Magistrate Jeconia Prince Ncube facing charges of theft of trust property. He was remanded in custody until October 6.
According to prosecutor Cathrine Kuzu, Nyarukava approached 65-year-old Timothy Muranda at his home on September 15, claiming he was seeking employment as a driver under the inDrive platform. Muranda allegedly entrusted Nyarukava with his Honda Fit on the understanding that the vehicle would be operated for two days and then returned.
The court heard that Nyarukava failed to return the car as agreed, prompting Muranda to report the matter to police. A manhunt led to Nyarukava's arrest in Esigodini six days later, and the vehicle was recovered.
Victor Simbarashe Nyarukava of Nkulumane suburb appeared before Western Commonage Magistrate Jeconia Prince Ncube facing charges of theft of trust property. He was remanded in custody until October 6.
According to prosecutor Cathrine Kuzu, Nyarukava approached 65-year-old Timothy Muranda at his home on September 15, claiming he was seeking employment as a driver under the inDrive platform. Muranda allegedly entrusted Nyarukava with his Honda Fit on the understanding that the vehicle would be operated for two days and then returned.
The court heard that Nyarukava failed to return the car as agreed, prompting Muranda to report the matter to police. A manhunt led to Nyarukava's arrest in Esigodini six days later, and the vehicle was recovered.
Source - The Chronicle
