Mutiza in Court for Theft Charges
- Chipo Basira
- 16 Apr, 2025
Priddles Investment sales lady Albina Mutiza appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of stealing over $27,000 from her employer .
Mutiza, a sales representative at Priddles Investment Pvt Ltd in Harare's Gulf Complex.
She appeared before Harqre magistrate Ruth Moyo , was charged with theft and remained in custody until April 29 after her bail application was denied.
According to the National Prosecution Authority of Zimbabwe, between April 2024 and April 2025, the company noted a decline in sales attributed to Mutiza and began to suspect financial impropriety.
The company hired an auditor, Mr. Kanyoka from Preak Enterprises, to review accounting records.
The audit revealed a discrepancy of $27,375.35.
On April 27, 2025, Mutiza allegedly completed her shift, printed the daily sales report, and surrendered $1,075 to her employer.
However, she allegedly returned to the shop and sold accessories worth $335 after submitting the earlier cash and didn't hand it over.
When questioned about the discrepancy, Mutiza reportedly retrieved $335 from her jeans, claiming it was part of the day's sales.
Police searched her residence in Budiriro and recovered ICT accessories worth $902 belonging to the complainant.
The total amount allegedly stolen is $27,375.36, of which $1,237 has been recovered.
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