Ex-cop fined $300 for masquerading as a detective

AN ex-police officer, who was based in Bulawayo before he deserted the force with a police identity card, which he used to masquerade as a detective in Beitbridge, has been ordered to pay a $300 fine.

Moris Mafa Moyo (39), now based at the border town, pleaded guilty to the charge of impersonation when he appeared before Beitbridge magistrate, Langton Mkwengi on Wednesday. The magistrate convicted and sentenced him to 90 days in jail with an option of a $300 fine.

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