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    Chitungwiza businessman loses US$13 000

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    Harare, (New Ziana) – A Chitungwiza-based businessman lost US$13 500 to curious residents who forced entry into his house after social media claims that part of the US$4 million Bulawayo bank heist was stashed at the house.

    Police have since dismissed the social media claims. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police dismisses viral social media posts on alleged discovery of part of USD 4 million Bulawayo bank robbery heist at a certain house in Unit F, Seke, Chitungwiza,” police spokesman, Paul Nyati said.

    “The allegations are false and should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns the public, especially criminal elements against abuse of social media platforms to engage in criminal activities as revealed by this incident.”

    After the social media claims, some members of the public stormed into the businessman’s house in search of the stashed cash, but ended up stealing USD13 500 unconnected to the heist belonging to the house owner.

    They also damaged property in the process. Nyati said the businessman runs a hardware store in Harare Central Business District and was away at the time of the incident.

    New Ziana

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