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Zimra bankers in court over US$34 000 fraud
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Two Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) bankers stationed at Beitbridge Border Post have appeared in court facing fraud charges involving more than US$34,000 after allegedly manipulating vehicle clearance receipts and diverting customs payments.
The accused, Novice Mavezere (44) and Sipatisiwe Ngugama (52), are appearing before Beitbridge Regional Magistrate on allegations of fraud committed between September and November 2025.
According to the State, the pair were responsible for collecting cash from ZIMRA cashiers at the end of their shifts and preparing banking receipts.
Prosecutors allege that the first incident occurred on September 17, 2025, when the two used funds already deposited in a CBZ Bank account belonging to Blazio Zindoga, which had been intended for the clearance of a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
The State alleges that Mavezere and Ngugama altered receipts generated through the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), a system used by ZIMRA for customs processing, and matched them to another client's transaction. Through the alleged manipulation, they are accused of diverting US$5,925 for their own benefit.
On the same day, prosecutors allege that the duo stole a further US$3,357 by reproducing a 2024 receipt belonging to Allan Chatukuta and using it to facilitate the clearance of another vehicle without the required payment being made.
The court heard that another fraudulent transaction allegedly occurred on November 6, 2025. The accused allegedly used funds belonging to Nelson Zingoni to clear a 2014 Toyota RAV4 owned by Knowledge Mazivanhanga, resulting in a prejudice of US$7,068 to the State.
In a separate count, prosecutors allege that on November 10, 2025, the pair used funds belonging to Victoria Collins to clear a Toyota Hilux double-cab vehicle owned by Fedrick Nyandoro.
The alleged transaction resulted in a further loss of US$17,690.
The total prejudice to the State is estimated at approximately US$34,040.
The matter is being prosecuted by Olivia Chamutinya.
Investigations are continuing, and the accused persons have not been convicted of any offence. They remain innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The accused, Novice Mavezere (44) and Sipatisiwe Ngugama (52), are appearing before Beitbridge Regional Magistrate on allegations of fraud committed between September and November 2025.
According to the State, the pair were responsible for collecting cash from ZIMRA cashiers at the end of their shifts and preparing banking receipts.
Prosecutors allege that the first incident occurred on September 17, 2025, when the two used funds already deposited in a CBZ Bank account belonging to Blazio Zindoga, which had been intended for the clearance of a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
The State alleges that Mavezere and Ngugama altered receipts generated through the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), a system used by ZIMRA for customs processing, and matched them to another client's transaction. Through the alleged manipulation, they are accused of diverting US$5,925 for their own benefit.
On the same day, prosecutors allege that the duo stole a further US$3,357 by reproducing a 2024 receipt belonging to Allan Chatukuta and using it to facilitate the clearance of another vehicle without the required payment being made.
In a separate count, prosecutors allege that on November 10, 2025, the pair used funds belonging to Victoria Collins to clear a Toyota Hilux double-cab vehicle owned by Fedrick Nyandoro.
The alleged transaction resulted in a further loss of US$17,690.
The total prejudice to the State is estimated at approximately US$34,040.
The matter is being prosecuted by Olivia Chamutinya.
Investigations are continuing, and the accused persons have not been convicted of any offence. They remain innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Source - Mirror
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