A woman, Maria Chiguvari, found herself in legal trouble after being @cc_s3d of fraudulent activities involving a birthday gift fund. The incident, which involved deceiving thirty-four women out of a sum totalling US$2 000, was brought to light recently.
Patricia Mutandwa, the alleged perpetrator, faced legal consequences as she was placed on the police’s wanted list. However, the authorities apprehended her following her arrest.
Subsequently, Mutandwa appeared before the Bulawayo Magistrates’s Court. Despite pleading that she was breastfeeding, she was granted bail. The court granted her bail at US$50, scheduling her next appearance for April 8.
The arrest was made after she was tracked down to a local hotel in Harare, where she had a meeting with one of the complainants, Sipho Mazibuko. Mazibuko promptly alerted the authorities, leading to Mutandwa’s apprehension. The case has been registered under CR120/3/24.
It’s reported that Patricia Mutandwa was a member of the Esteemed Business Women Zimbabwe group, where she introduced the concept of a birthday club. Thirty-four women decided to join this initiative.
According to allegations, in January of this year, the group collectively agreed to pool funds for a birthday gift for one of its members. After accumulating a total of US$2000, meant for the gift, Mutandwa purportedly vanished.
Furthermore, it’s alleged that some of the contributions were diverted into her husband’s Ecocash account and her Innbucks account.
The fraudulent activity was promptly reported to the authorities, resulting in Mutandwa’s arrest. As legal proceedings continue, the case highlights the importance of vigilance and trustworthiness in communal initiatives.
Source iHarare
