Cheeky maid accused of stealing USD 15k from Chinese boss
Chinese nationals have become targets because they evade the local banking system
Harare- A cheeky Harare maid stole and stashed her Chinese boss’ USD15 000 in a bin and the alleged crime was uncovered last week.
The 39-year old maid Ottilia Mushoriwa appeared before magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure facing allegations of theft of US$15 700.
She was remanded in custody until Saturday for bail ruling.
The victimis Hongzhomg Chen .
According to court papers, on December 26, Chen received US$15 000 from his friends for safekeeping and shoved it in his wardrobe.
Ottilia was closely watching the movements and she allegedly pilfered the money.
Chen interrogated her but she acted dumb and after a search the money as recovered inside her handbag in a rubbish plastic bin.
Lately, Chinese nationals have been victims of theft because they dont bank their money and prefer to keep it at home for unknown reasons.
