By Chantelle Muzanenhamo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has appealed for public assistance in locating Kupakwashe Ralph Dumba (23), wanted in connection with a ZW$4,845,489.90 equivalent to US$16,151.63 fraud.
In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the police said:
“The ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Kupakwashe Ralph Dumba (23) who is being sought in connection with a case of fraud involving ZWG 4,845,489.90, equivalent to USD16,151.63. The suspect, who was employed as an insurance sales and marketing officer, allegedly generated duplicate POS receipts from original receipts for motor vehicle insurance and licences during the period from 1/07/24 to 31/12/24. He then kept proceeds from the duplicated transactions. An audit unearthed the fraudulent activities. The suspect’s last known address is 3007 Tsvana Crescent, Ruwa, Harare. Anyone with information to contact National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197 or report at any nearest Police Station.”
According to the statement, Dumba is accused of creating duplicate point-of-sale (POS) receipts for motor vehicle insurance and licence payments and pocketing the money from the duplicated transactions.
The alleged offences were discovered following an internal audit at his workplace.
The ZRP urged members of the public with any information about Dumba’s whereabouts to come forward and assist with investigations.
The police provided contact numbers for the National Complaints Desk and a dedicated WhatsApp line (0712 800 197) for tip-offs, as well as advising citizens to report at any nearest police station.