The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have launched a manhunt for a young branch manager accused of vanishing with a staggering US$35,000 from a Wholesale in the resort town of Victoria Falls.
Suspect Named as Mthulisi Moyo
The police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Mthulisi Cecil Ronald Moyo. He was employed as a branch manager at a prominent wholesaler in Victoria Falls.
According to the ZRP, Moyo was entrusted with a significant sum of cash on 22 October 2024. In a statement, the police provided details about the alleged fraud.
“The suspect reported for duty at the shop and allegedly received US$35,390.00 from a cash-in-transit crew,” the ZRP stated. “He was supposed to deposit the money into the wholesaler’s bank account but instead fled to an unknown destination.”
The funds were part of routine business operations meant for safekeeping in the company’s bank account.
Appeals for Information
The ZRP is urging members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist in locating the suspect.
In their statement, the ZRP said:
“The ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Mthulisi Cecil Ronald Moyo (23), who is being sought in connection with a case of fraud.”
Authorities have provided contact details for tip-offs, including the National Complaints Desk and a WhatsApp line, and encouraged people to report to any nearest police station.
“We take such crimes seriously and urge anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to assist us in bringing the suspect to justice,” said a police spokesperson.
Public Reactions
The case has caused a stir, with locals and netizens expressing shock at the breach of trust. Many took to social media to comment on the incident.
One user tweeted:
“This must have been premeditated. You don’t just wake up and flee with that much money without planning it.”
Others speculated on where the suspect might have gone, with some pointing out the close proximity of Victoria Falls to the Zambian and Botswana borders.
Investigation Ongoing
The ZRP assured the public that they are following all leads in their investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the ZRP National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197.
