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Zimra loses ZiG2 million to businessman
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A Harare businessman, Trevor Zibgwowa (35), appeared before magistrate Lisa Mutendereki on Tuesday facing charges of defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) of ZiG2 million through a failed clearing deal via his company, Trevomz Industries Private Limited.
Zibgwowa was granted US$500 bail. The prosecution, led by Lancelot Mutsokoti, alleged that on August 30, Zibgwowa made a fake deposit of ZiG2,149,248 into a Zimra account on behalf of his company. Based on this misrepresentation, Zimra authorised the clearance of goods for the amount he had purportedly deposited.
On September 8, Zimra received information indicating that the deposit was fraudulent. An internal audit confirmed the deposit was fake, prompting the authority to report the matter to the police on September 19, which led to Zibgwowa's arrest.
The case revealed that Zimra suffered a loss of ZiG2,249,750, and none of the funds have been recovered.
Zibgwowa was granted US$500 bail. The prosecution, led by Lancelot Mutsokoti, alleged that on August 30, Zibgwowa made a fake deposit of ZiG2,149,248 into a Zimra account on behalf of his company. Based on this misrepresentation, Zimra authorised the clearance of goods for the amount he had purportedly deposited.
The case revealed that Zimra suffered a loss of ZiG2,249,750, and none of the funds have been recovered.
Source - online
