A manager at First Capital Bank appeared in court on Tuesday accused of unlawfully selling a company vehicle worth US$45,000 without the bank’s approval.
Stanley Tasiyana (39) appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs Jesse Kufa facing a charge of theft of trust property. He was released on US$500 bail.
The complainant in the matter is First Capital Bank, represented by security officer Blessing M’nyulwa.
Prosecutor Lancelot Mutsokoti told the court that Tasiyana, who worked as a manager for the bank, had been assigned a Toyota Hilux double cab for work-related duties.
The State alleges that on May 5, 2026, the bank directed Tasiyana to return the vehicle for servicing and inspection, but he allegedly failed to do so and later went on sick leave.
Prosecutors said the bank made several attempts to recover the vehicle, but Tasiyana allegedly did not comply.
After growing concerned about the vehicle’s location, the bank reportedly activated its tracking system on May 7. Investigations allegedly led authorities to a Borrowdale West residence, where the vehicle was found in the possession of Lin Zhouhui.
Police were allegedly shown an agreement of sale dated April 7, 2026, indicating that Zhouhui had purchased the vehicle for US$37,000 through Ronald Chinanga, with US$7,000 still outstanding pending transfer of ownership.
The matter was reported at ZRP Borrowdale, resulting in the vehicle being seized as evidence.
The court heard that on May 19, Chinanga was questioned by investigators and allegedly stated that he had facilitated a transaction involving Zhouhui and Tawanda Chingwaru.
Chinanga reportedly produced another agreement of sale dated September 25, 2025, allegedly showing that Tasiyana had sold the vehicle to Chingwaru for US$35,000.
According to prosecutors, Chingwaru later confirmed to police that he had purchased the vehicle from Tasiyana before later selling it to Zhouhui through Chinanga.
Tasiyana was later arrested, while the recovered Toyota Hilux, valued at US$45,000, remains in police custody at ZRP Borrowdale.
