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*Prominent Lawyer In Court For Theft Of Trust Property* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?gb Prominent Harare lawyer, Simplisius Julius Chihambakwe, appeared before Harare magistrate, Marewanazvo Gofa, on Thursday, 19 October, charged with theft of trust property involving US$154 000. NewsDay reported that Chihambakwe is the first black Law Society of Zimbabwe president. ---------- Latest itel S24 available on Pindula: 128GB storage, 4GB RAM $119 USD WhatsApp: +263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 Buy Online: https://www.pindula.co.zw/market/itel-s24-128gb-22-20240426142756795795/?s=wanews ---------- He is accused of diverting trust money, which was intended to pay for the fees due to the Master of the High Court, in order to finalise the winding up of two deceased estates. He was granted free bail by the magistrate who remanded him to 22 November pending trial. The complainant is Tsungirirayi Banga Mandizvidza, who is represented by Allen Kadye. Mandizvidza is a beneficiary to the estate of her late parents Chrispen Purisa Mandizvidza and Auxillia Maema Mandizvidza. According to court papers, Chihambakwe was the executor of the two deceased estates. The court heard that on 20 March 2014, the beneficiaries of the estate resolved to sell some properties to settle the fees due to the Master of the High Court to finalise the winding up of the deceased’s estate. They resolved to sell two buildings and some equipment and realised US$154 311,20 which information was passed on to the executor to comply according to the request. The State alleges that the money was deposited into a trust account held by Chihambakwe. Chihambakwe, however, did not pay the Master’s fees as requested, but allegedly diverted the money to offset outstanding legal fees, ignoring the beneficiaries’ instructions. Mandizvidza allegedly went on to pay the Master’s fees using her own funds with a view to finalise the winding up of the estates of her late parents. Chihambakwe allegedly prejudiced the supposed beneficiaries of US$154 311,20. Nothing was recovered. More: Pindula News _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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