Zim Now Writer
A former accounting executive at Croco-Motors has been accused of duping a client out of nearly US$120,000 in a fraudulent vehicle purchase transaction.
Joe Leeroy (38) appeared before Harare Magistrate Sandra Mupindu, facing charges of fraud. He was granted bail of US$500.
According to court papers, the complainant was interested in purchasing two Ford Transit buses from Croco Motors. After contacting the company, they were put in touch with Leeroy, who provided a quotation for the vehicles.
Leeroy allegedly sent the complainant the company's bank details for payment. However, before the complainant could transfer the funds, Leeroy redirected them to an offshore account in Romania.
The complainant questioned the need for the transfer, but Leeroy insisted that it was a more convenient option. The complainant eventually made the payment, but when they tried to collect the vehicles, they were informed by Croco Motors that the company had no offshore accounts.
Leeroy is accused of deceiving the complainant and defrauding them of US$119,954.
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