Crimes and Courts Correspondent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A man named Douglas Chinoona has been arrested in connection with a scheme to fake a robbery in order to sell a rented vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident came to light following a statement from Good 2 Go Car Rental, which rented a Toyota Hilux to Chinoona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Details of the Incident<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chinoona rented the vehicle on October 27, and the following day, he reported to the rental company that the car had been stolen from a lodge in Mabelreign. He also filed a report with the Mabelreign Police Station. However, investigations by the Vehicle Theft Squad (VTS) uncovered that Chinoona had fabricated the robbery. He allegedly conspired with a friend to illegally export the vehicle to Lusaka, Zambia, with the intent to sell it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charges and Motives<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chinoona is currently in police custody, facing charges of vehicle theft and providing false information to the Police. Authorities have confirmed that he did not possess the US$2400 he claimed was intended for lobola (a traditional bride price) and that this was merely a tactic to deceive both the rental company and law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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