Security Guards Charged with Theft After Recovering Money from Robbery Scene

Two security guards, Cornelius Muchikange and Nesbert Kachungwe, both 35 years old, stand accused of stealing US$53,000 recovered from the s...

Two security guards, Cornelius Muchikange and Nesbert Kachungwe, both 35 years old, stand accused of stealing US$53,000 recovered from the scene of a robbery at Quest Financial Services.

The guards were part of a security response team deployed to Quest Financial Services after a robbery where US$710,000 was stolen. While at the scene, they allegedly discovered and kept a bag containing US$53,000 that robbers had dropped during their escape.

Court Proceedings:

Muchikange and Kachungwe pleaded guilty to theft charges during their initial court appearance yesterday. 

Security Guards Charged with Theft After Recovering Money from Robbery Scene

They are due back in court today for sentencing.

Misuse of Funds:

Authorities allege that Muchikange used the stolen money for various personal expenses, including:

Purchasing a Nissan Sulphy car (US$3,700)
Buying a residential stand (US$6,000)
Paying lobola (dowry) to his in-laws (US$2,500)

Kachungwe is also accused of spending stolen money on:

Buying a Nissan AD Van (US$6,100)
Purchasing building materials (US$1,000)

Further Investigation:

Both defendants claim they were approached by individuals posing as police officers who took a significant portion of the remaining stolen money. Police are investigating these additional claims.

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