Sales Agents Face Charges of Fraud and Money Laundering Over Fictitious Claim Forms Scheme

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Two sales agents, Wayne Juawo and Jacob Mutambirwa, were arraigned in court on Monday, facing allegations of orchestrating a scheme involving fictitious claim forms to defraud their employer, Goldenclem Credit, of over US$23,000. The accused, both 22 years old, were granted US$200 bail each and are scheduled to return to court on August 28. The court heard that between January and May 2025, Juawo and Mutambirwa allegedly created fake claim forms using the credentials of various civil servants, resulting in the release of products to clients, but instead of delivering the products, the duo allegedly converted them to personal use.

Key Takeaways:

  • The accused, Wayne Juawo and Jacob Mutambirwa, allegedly created fictitious claim forms using the credentials of various civil servants between January and May 2025.
  • The fraudulent scheme resulted in the release of products to clients, but the duo allegedly converted them to personal use.
  • A total of US$23,990 was lost by Goldenclem Credit due to the actions of the accused, with only US$5,500 worth of goods recovered during the investigation.
  • The court heard that Juawo was arrested on July 19, 2025, and a search at his house led to the recovery of several items that had been fraudulently acquired, including a headboard, 3 television sets, a solar system, a chainsaw, and a printer.
  • Mutambirwa was also apprehended on the same day, and a search at his house resulted in the recovery of two sofas.
  • Goldenclem Credit suffered a loss of US$16,273 due to Juawo's actions and US$7,717 due to Mutambirwa's actions.

Statistics:

  • Total loss suffered by Goldenclem Credit: US$23,990
  • Total value of goods recovered during the investigation: US$5,500
  • Number of items recovered from Juawo's house: 10 (including a headboard, 3 television sets, a solar system, a chainsaw, and a printer)
  • Number of sofas recovered from Mutambirwa's house: 2
  • Amount of bail granted to each accused: US$200

Sources:

  • The Herald
  • Guardian Lifetime News