Masvingo’s well-known mechanic Cain Mupunzi is facing charges of theft for allegedly selling a client’s car without permission. Mupunzi’s case is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday at Chiredzi Magistrate Vimbai Mutukwa.
The charges against Mupunzi concern the sale of a Peugeot that belongs to Stanley Mutambu of Mutandi Village under Chief Zimuto for US$1,700 without the consent of Mutambu.
In addition, Mupunzi is accused of embezzling US$300 that Mutambu had entrusted him with in order to buy a gear box for the car.
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According to reports, the incident happened in October 2023 after Mutambu gave Cain Mupunzi the Peugeot and US$300 for the intended use. But Mupunzi is said to have taken the money for his own purposes. Although Mupunzi gave Mutambu a temporary replacement car, he allegedly sold the Peugeot to Mutambu on December 3, 2023, for US$1,700.
It wasn’t until January of this year that Mutambu learned of the circumstances and then reported them to the police.
The case is being prosecuted by Ronald Kwangwari, who emphasises how serious the accusations against Mupunzi are.
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Kwandokuhle Ndethi, accused with eight charges of unauthorised entrance, made an appearance in court over the weekend.
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