Bindura-based police officer Benson Justine (32) is in trouble after he allegedly fined $40 to a suspect who had slept with a minor and squandered the alleged fine.
The matter came to light at Bindura magistrates courts yesterday where Justine appeared before magistrate Toendepi Zhou.
He was remanded in custody to tomorrow for trial.The state led by Clement Kuwanda alleged on August 6 Niah Misheck was arrested for having sex with a minor and the cop Justine demanded $40 fine from Misheck’s brother Blessing.
Blessing paid the alleged fine to Justine who squandered the money.Niah was eventually taken to Bindura court where he revealed that he admitted to the charge and had paid fine to Justine.Justine was subsequently arrested
Source Bulawayo24
