Albert Muremo (50) denied the allegations and was remanded
in custody to today for bail hearing.
According to court
papers, it is alleged that on January 12, at Amo-tech car sales located at
corner Kaguvi Street and Robert Mugabe Way, the complainant Clifford Rundare
wanted to buy a car and he approached Muremo.
It is reported that they agreed on the sale of a Toyota
Voxy priced at US$1 250.
Rundare allegedly paid the accused person a deposit of
US$700 with the outstanding balance to be paid in two weeks.
It is alleged that the complainant visited Muremo with the
intention to pay the balance before two weeks had elapsed and discovered that
the car was no longer on display.
Muremo became evasive and efforts to contact him were
fruitless after he blocked the complainant on all forms of communication
networks until he was set up and arrested.
On the other count, on June 9 last year, at Amo-tech Car
Sales, Muremo was approached by a complainant who wanted her Isuzu KB 250 twin
cab vehicle to be sold.
They agreed on a price of US$5 500 for the vehicle.
The court heard that Muremo allegedly violated the
agreement with the complainant. He sold the truck as agreed but he converted
the money to personal use.
Efforts to locate Muremo were fruitless as he had blocked
the complainant on all communications platforms.
On the third count, on September 3 last year, Muremo sold
to the complainant Tracy Chitsungo a Honda Fit vehicle for US$3 100 knowing
that the documents for the motor vehicle were fraudulent.
In October the same year, the vehicle was impounded by ZRP
Beatrice after it was reported as stolen property.
Following investigations, it was established that he gave
the complainant a counterfeit registration book.
Due to this misrepresentation Chitsungo suffered a
prejudice of US$3 100 and nothing was recovered.
Rufaro Chonzi represented the State. Newsday
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