Airtime thief sentenced to two years

A Bulawayo man has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing $350 and 2 000 airtime juice cards worth $1 000 from his boss’s office.

Edward Katsumbe (20) was convicted of theft despite his plea of not guilty to the charge when he appeared before Bulawayo magistrate, Gideon Ruvetsa on Wednesday.

Six months of his sentence were suspended for five years and a further six months suspended on condition he pays restitution on or before July 31.

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