A 19 year-old girl from Epworth allegedly defrauded a number of unsuspecting job seekers in a fake vocational training scheme.
The suspect, Patricia Makutsi (19), appeared before Magistrate Isheunesu Mayoba facing fraud charges.
Her accomplice, identified as Tatenda, is still on the run.
The court heard that between January 2 and February 4, Makutsi and her accomplice allegedly set up a bogus institution named Hello Tech Institute in Harare’s central business district.
They falsely advertised six-week courses in bakery, beauty therapy, and catering, charging each student US$60.
At least 30 students paid the fees, but the institute never opened.
Makutsi reportedly kept making excuses when asked when lessons would begin.
The total amount defrauded was US$1 800 and nothing has been recovered.
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