Operations manager diverts motor spares worth US$16k

 

An operations manager is facing fraud allegations after he allegedly diverted motor spare parts worth US$16 000 to his own business using falsified company documents.

Tavonga Zhuwao (30), of Domboshava, appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Court in connection with the alleged offence.

Prosecutors say Zhuwao was employed as an operations manager at a company involved in the sale of motor spare parts, where his responsibilities included procurement.

It is alleged that between January and April 2026, Zhuwao devised a scheme to defraud his employer by falsifying invoices and Goods Received Vouchers.

The court heard that he allegedly requested cash from the company and ordered stock from various suppliers using the company’s name. Although the goods were recorded in the company’s system as received, he allegedly diverted the motor spares to his own business.

The alleged offence was discovered during a routine stock take, prompting the company to file a police report, leading to Zhuwao’s arrest.

The company reportedly suffered a financial prejudice of US$16 000, and no recoveries have been made.

Zhuwao is expected back in court on June 11, 2026.