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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>A 36-year-old woman from Chikanga, Mutare, has been fined US$400 by the Mutare Magistrates\u2019 Court for abusing the civil servants\u2019 rebate scheme.<\/p>\n

Lornah Bhobho, a pharmacist employed by the Ministry of Health and Child Care, was charged with fraud.<\/p>\n

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the incident occurred in March 2023 when Bhobho purchased a Toyota Aqua in her name without applying to import the vehicle through the civil servants rebate facility.<\/p>\n

She then created a fraudulent rebate letter with a fake ZIMRA reference, falsely claiming authorization from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development to import the vehicle duty-free.<\/p>\n

The fraudulent rebate letter caused the state to lose potential revenue amounting to ZWL$4,264,625.17.<\/p>\n

Bhobho was fined US$400, with a two-month imprisonment sentence in default of payment.<\/p>\n

The Civil Servants Rebate Scheme is a government initiative that allows eligible civil servants to import motor vehicles at a reduced duty rate.<\/p>\n

The scheme aims to improve the conditions of service for civil servants by providing them with a non-monetary benefit.<\/p>\n

Civil servants who have served at least 10 years in the public service (or 2 years for health sector employees) are eligible. There are no restrictions for doctors.<\/p>\n

The imported vehicle must be less than 10 years old from the date of manufacture.<\/p>\n

Civil servants need to submit various documents, including a signed application letter, vehicle details, a letter from their Permanent Secretary, a recommendation letter from the Public Service Commission, and proof of employment.<\/p>\n

The rebate amount varies based on the civil servant\u2019s grade, with maximum thresholds set for different grades.<\/p>\n

The scheme has been extended to members of service commissions and other qualifying civil servants.<\/p>\n

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