He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment when he appeared before Mutare magistrate, Mr Xavier Chipato. Seven months of the sentence were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour. Ms Sharon Mlambo prosecuted.
She told the
court that Muchadeyi worked at the Ministry of Local Government and Public
Works, which is situated next to the Minister’s office.
On November 9,
in the afternoon, an administrative officer, Ms Caroline Ndadzungira received a
Petrotrade fuel coupon booklet of 20 litres diesel, with serial numbers
PUK060133901 to PU0061339100, to issue to drivers when need arises.
On November 17,
Ms Ndadzungira issued some coupons to drivers in the presence of the accused
person, who saw her pulling the coupons from an envelope.
Two days later,
Muchadeyi stole the envelope containing 31 Petrotrade diesel coupons, serial
numbers PU006D1339078 to PU006D13390100.
Muchadeyi stole
31 coupons, which he sold in Harare.
He was arrested
on December 5, and confessed to the crime.
A total of 22
coupons were recovered, valued at US$704,10.
The total value
of stolen coupons was US$992. Manica Post
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