Ex-Croco Motors executive in US$120k fraud

FORMER Croco-Motors accounting executive, Joe Leeroy (38), appeared before Harare Magistrate Sandra Mupindu accused of duping Bureau Veritas of close to US$120 000 in a two Ford Transit vehicle purchase deal.

Leeroy, who was employed by Croco Motors as the accounting executive until his contract was terminated on August 9,  was, however, granted a US$500 bail.

According to court papers, sometime in July, the complainant wanted to purchase two Ford Transit buses specifically from Croco Motors (Pvt) Ltd.

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