A 51 year old woman from Plumtree employed by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has been arrested for allegedly defrauding the authority of US$400 000.

Semkelwe Maphosa, according to police, committed the crimes between January and July this year and is facing up to 40 counts of fraud.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest, saying she would soon appear in court.

“Police in Plumtree last week arrested a 51-year-old woman in connection with 40 cases of fraud which occurred between January-July 2019 at Plumtree Border Post. The suspect defrauded the revenue authority of up to US$400 000, by forging Customs Clearance Certificates of over 50 different types of vehicles. She will appear in court soon,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.

He said police would not tire from carrying out their duties and fighting against corruption.

“Such people are the root cause of crippling our economy and as police we will not relax and let them have their way. We will work towards fighting all criminal elements in our country,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.

-State Media