Caps boss’ application dismissed

HARARE magistrate Anita Tshuma yesterday dismissed an application by Caps Holdings chairman Fredrick Mtandah, who was seeking to be removed from remand in a case where he is accused of swindling the pharmaceutical firm of $25 million.

The magistrate ruled in favour of the State and remanded Mtandah and his co-accused Justice Majaka out of custody to January 28 next year while awaiting indictment to the High Court for trial when the first term opens.

During the last court hearing, prosecutor Michael Reza submitted a letter from the Attorney-General (AG)’s Office signed by chief law officer Chris Mutangadura which read: “Kindly advise the court that upon reading the docket in this matter, the AG has decided to bring the accused person for trial before the High Court of Zimbabwe and indictment papers will be served .

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