Ex-council manager up for $620 000 fraud

DISMISSED City of Harare quarry manager Stuart Murata nearly swindled council of $620 000 after he allegedly presented a fictitious reinstatement letter and demanded a backdated salary payment.

Report by Charles Laiton, Senior Court Reporter

Murata (53) was employed by the council as a manager in charge of the crusher station, but his employment was terminated following misconduct charges in 2004.

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