A cashier at Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited faces embezzlement charges after allegedly stealing $179,612 from the dairy manufacturer through unauthorized loans and personal spending. Helen Murenha, 40, appeared before a Harare magistrate and remained in custody pending a bail hearing.
Senior internal auditor Tawanda Chinembiri discovered the theft on Monday, November 5, during a routine examination that revealed a $54,612 shortfall in Murenha's accounts. The accused admitted to providing unauthorized loans to four company clients, with investigators recovering $35,166 from three businesses. Additional examination on Tuesday uncovered that Murenha had redirected $125,000 intended for Victor Farm Private Limited by creating false documentation suggesting the farm had already collected payment.
Prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi stated that accountant Evermore Chanetsa initially identified suspicious transactions during account reconciliation before alerting the internal auditor.
Senior internal auditor Tawanda Chinembiri discovered the theft on Monday, November 5, during a routine examination that revealed a $54,612 shortfall in Murenha's accounts. The accused admitted to providing unauthorized loans to four company clients, with investigators recovering $35,166 from three businesses. Additional examination on Tuesday uncovered that Murenha had redirected $125,000 intended for Victor Farm Private Limited by creating false documentation suggesting the farm had already collected payment.
Prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi stated that accountant Evermore Chanetsa initially identified suspicious transactions during account reconciliation before alerting the internal auditor.
