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Two Mutare maids have been found guilty and sentenced for stealing USD26,000 from their employer, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is reporting.
Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda (32) of Chikanga, Mutare and Ashley Munyaradzi Matika (20) of Dangamvura, Mutare, were brought before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court facing theft charges.
The state’s case was that, on the 11th of July 2024, the duo stole a cash box containing USD26,000 from their employer’s bedroom and shared the money. Sibanda and Matika were employed as housemaids.
When the complainant discovered the offence the following day, they made a police report.
Police investigations led to the arrest of the accused persons and the recovery of the cash box and USD7,800.
The court sentenced the pair to 36 months imprisonment, suspending six of them.
A further 12 months were suspended on condition of restitution.
The remainder was suspended on condition that each of them complete 630 hours of community service.
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