Police Officers Convicted for Turning Road into Human Toll Gate
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Two corrupt police officers have been removed from the force after being convicted for turning themselves into a human toll gate, demanding US$1 from motorists for passage.
Naume Dube (31) and Victoria Shonhiwa (36), both stationed at Mbare Police Station, were found guilty of criminal abuse of duty.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), during their arrest on 11 March last year, Dube was found with US$80 in her shirt pockets, while Shonhiwa had US$40. A list of motor vehicle registration numbers was also recovered.
The officers were arrested following a tip-off, and surveillance revealed them accepting bribes. They were subsequently handed over to the Police Anti-Corruption Unit. The US$120 and the list of vehicles were produced in court as evidence.
Meanwhile, the High Court of Zimbabwe has granted the Prosecutor-General’s application to forfeit property equivalent to the funds stolen by Phillip Tendenedzai from his employer. Tendenedzai, a former driver and messenger at Optinova Eye Care, was convicted in February 2023 for stealing US$13,147. Despite his conviction, the stolen funds could not be traced or recovered.
The Prosecutor-General sought to forfeit part of Tendenedzai’s lawfully acquired property, specifically his rights and interest in Stand Number 13 800, Caledonia, valued at US$40,000, under Section 78(2) of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act.
The court ruled that US$13,147 worth of Tendenedzai’s property could be forfeited, even though it was acquired with legitimate funds. This decision aligns with international best practices and Zimbabwe’s commitment to combating economic crime and money laundering.
The ruling reinforces the principle of substitute asset forfeiture to ensure that criminals do not profit from their crimes, even if the proceeds are untraceable. It underscores the importance of holding offenders accountable and compensating victims of economic crimes.
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