George Tarisai
Marume was convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery after a full trial by
Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei.
He was
sentenced to four years imprisonment and two years were suspended on condition
he doesn’t commit a similar offence within the next five years.
The remaining
two years were suspended on condition he restitutes US$16,000 on or before
November 30.
The complainant
was Steelmate Investments, represented by the company’s MD Clive Chisenye.
Marume was
responsible for all accounting activities as well as receiving cash and banking
cash.
He would
receive cash from the cashier, drivers as well as clients.
After receiving
money, he would hand it over to Chisenye at the end of the day.
The State,
represented by Tendai Tapi, proved that on December 6, 2023, Chisenye left his
office early before close of business.
During cashing
time, Marume called Chisenye asking what he was supposed to do with the cash
since he was not in his office.
Chisenye
advised Marume to drop the cash in the safe and carry the keys with him.
Marume then
conspired with some armed robbers, who are still at large, to rob Steelmate
Investments.
The armed
robbers broke into the office at around 3am on December 7.
They manhandled
the security guard Peddington Mugumbate and threatened him with two firearms.
The robbers had
knowledge of where the money was because Marume had told them. Herald
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