Harare Cashier Arrested After Stealing US$6,271 And Faking Robbery

A missing US$6,271 and an explanation that reportedly failed to withstand scrutiny have landed a Harare cashier in court, where she is accused of stealing company money and inventing a robbery to cover her tracks.

Grace Chirume, 40, appeared before Harare magistrate Isheanesu Matova facing a charge of theft of trust property. She was employed by Consumer Choice (Pvt) Ltd in Mbare at the time of the alleged offence.

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Alleged Robbery Account Raises Questions

According to the State, the money disappeared on August 19, when Chirume allegedly used her position as a cashier to convert US$6,271 belonging to her employer to her personal use.

The alleged robbery became central to the investigation after Chirume claimed that the company’s cash had been taken from her while she was travelling home.

She reported the incident at Waterfalls Police Station and later submitted a written explanation to her employer on August 29.

Consumer Choice manager Ashahadu Asali reportedly examined her account and found inconsistencies. Chirume was questioned about the missing funds but allegedly failed to explain what had happened to the money.

Company Turns To Police

The matter eventually reached Harare Central Police Station on November 2, when Consumer Choice formally reported the disappearance of the funds.

Police investigations followed, resulting in Chirume’s arrest. The court heard that the entire US$6,271 remains unaccounted for, with none of the money recovered.

Cashier Granted US$100 Bail

During the bail hearing, prosecutors opposed Chirume’s release, citing concerns that she might abscond or interfere with witnesses.

The State argued that her residence in the same area as potential witnesses increased the risk of interference.

Matova granted her US$100 bail, subject to conditions requiring her to remain at her given address, report to the police once every fortnight and refrain from interfering with State witnesses.