Police are hunting for a 23-year-old insurance officer accused of defrauding his employer of more than US$16 000 through an elaborate receipt duplication scam.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched a nationwide appeal for information that could lead to the arrest of Kupakwashe Ralph Dumba, who is wanted in connection with a case of fraud involving ZiG$484,548.90 (approximately US$16,152).
According to police, Dumba allegedly committed the offence while employed as an insurance sales and marketing officer between July 1 and December 31, 2024.
Investigations revealed that he generated duplicate point-of-sale receipts from genuine transactions for motor vehicle insurance and licences. He allegedly pocketed the proceeds from these duplicated payments, leaving the company short of thousands of dollars.
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The fraudulent scheme only came to light after an internal audit exposed irregularities in the records.
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that Dumba’s last known address is 3007 Tsvana Crescent, Ruwa, Harare, and urged the public to assist in locating him.
“The ZRP is appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of Kupakwashe Ralph Dumba ,23, who is wanted for a case of fraud involving ZiG484,548.90, equivalent to US$16,151.63,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
“The suspect, who was employed as an insurance sales and marketing officer, allegedly generated duplicate POS receipts for motor vehicle insurance and licences between 1 July and 31 December 2024, and kept the proceeds. An audit later unearthed the scam.”
Anyone with information on Dumba’s whereabouts is urged to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, reach the police via WhatsApp on 0712 800197, or report to the nearest police station.
Police say efforts to track down the fugitive are ongoing.
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