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Bookkeeper in court for US$101k theft

A BOOKKEEPER based in Harare appeared in court Wednesday facing a theft of trust property charge involving US$101 573 from her employer.

A BOOKKEEPER based in Harare appeared in court Wednesday facing a theft of trust property charge involving US$101 573 from her employer.

Kiritea Da Silva (42) was granted US$300 bail by magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa and the matter was remanded to October 30.

As part of her bail conditions, Da Silva was ordered to reside at her given home address, surrender her passport to the clerk of court and report once a week at CID commercial crimes unit.

The complainant is Patrick Walsh, a director of three companies.

It is the State's case that Da Silva, who was responsible for bookkeeping and issuing cash receipts, allegedly stole US$101 573 between January 1 last year and August this year .

Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje  alleged that during the course of her  employment, Da Silva was tasked to deposit the money into Walsh’s Nedbank nostro account .

The prosecution alleged that Da Silva signed for the cash received, but  instead of depositing the cash she converted it to her own use . 

 

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