Diaspora woman loses US$58K to friend

A HARARE man is facing three counts of embezzlement of funds entrusted to him by his Australian-based friend.

The money sent to the accused, McDonald Katumba (31) of Aspindale Park, was allegedly for the purchase of trucks and residential stands. He was also supposed to hand over cars for his friend Nashile Chibanda who works in Australia.

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