A prominent Harare businessman found his evening of revelry turning into a costly nightmare after a staggering US$5,000 was allegedly pilfered from him by two suspected thigh vendors at a popular nightspot.
The incident, which has sent ripples through the city’s social circles, occurred at the Evitro Club, situated within the Belgravia Sports Club. The court heard that the businessman, Peter Simon Sini, was enjoying drinks in the company of Brenda Muchingwe, aged 27, and Paida Muchina, aged 24, when the fortune vanished.
The two women, who hail from Redcliff, Kwekwe, have since been dragged before the courts to answer to charges of theft. They stood before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo, where the particulars of the case were laid bare.
Harare Businessman Loses US$5,000 To Thigh Vendors In Nightclub
The prosecution outlined a swift and coordinated operation by the duo. It is alleged that after Muchingwe successfully stole the wallet containing the cash, she promptly handed it over to Muchina, following which both women absconded from the club without a trace.
Their legal representative has since challenged their placement on remand, leading to a postponement of their case. A court official, who wished to remain anonymous, stated,
“The matter is now before the court and the accused persons have legal representation. It would be improper to comment further at this juncture, but the allegations are of a serious nature given the substantial amount of money involved.”
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Restaurant Manager’s Card Fraud Caught on Camera
In a separate but equally brazen case of theft, a 23-year-old man from Mutare has been sentenced for stealing and abusing his employer’s company bank card. Kudzai Masikati, who was employed as a manager at the Mimach Restaurant, appeared before Magistrate Annie Ndiraya facing a charge of theft. The court was informed that Masikati used the restaurant’s NMB bank card, which had a balance of ZiG$420,339.
Prosecutor Thurston Mubvumbi detailed how the fraud unfolded.
“Mimach Restaurant’s NMB account continued to be credited with money while the accused person went on debiting funds from the stolen card,” Mubvumbi told the court.
The illicit activity was short-lived, however, as the restaurant’s administrator was alerted that the stolen card had been used at a supermarket in Mutare. Police were summoned and their investigation quickly turned to the establishment’s security system.
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“Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, identified Masikati as the person who was using the stolen card,” the prosecutor continued.
The visual evidence was damning, leading to his immediate arrest. He subsequently cooperated with officers, leading them to the recovery of the card itself, which was later produced in court as a key exhibit.
A Sentence of Community Service for a Repentant Thief
In passing sentence, Magistrate Ndiraya took several factors into account. She noted that Masikati was a first-time offender who had not denied the charges brought against him. Crucially, he had also made full restitution of the stolen amount. Consequently, he was sentenced to 10 months in prison. However, five of those months were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour.
The remaining five-month prison term was set aside and converted into 170 hours of community service. Masikati will perform this service at Chikanga Primary School. A court clerk familiar with the case remarked, “The court often looks favourably on defendants who show genuine remorse and take steps to right their wrongs. Restitution and a guilty plea are significant mitigating factors.”
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