It is believed a syndicate of employees connived with clients to defraud the company. The firm’s 38-year-old Administrative Clerk, Callisto Pemhiwa, has since been dragged before the courts over the scam.
In June this year, Pemhiwa took $635 from cash sales for the purpose of banking. He allegedly took the money for his own use. Between August 2-6, he allegedly collected various amounts of money from clients and kept it. Pemhiwa also failed to account for motor valves and truck extensions which were under his control.
Magistrate Phatekile Mspis sentenced him to 18 months in prison but suspended six months for five years on condition of good behaviour. A further six months was suspended on condition that Pemhiwa pays restitution to the company on or before September 30.