Constable Peter Loverage Mombe of the Zimbabwe Republic Police was sentenced to 10 months in prison for soliciting an $800 bribe from a truck owner. After an investigation by the Internal Investigations Unit, a sting operation led to his arrest at a service station in Harare during the bribery transaction.
A member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Constable Peter Loverage Mombe, has been sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment for soliciting an $800 bribe. He faced charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer after demanding payment from truck owner Francis Nembire. The incident occurred on August 2, 2023, at a service station in Harare, where Mombe was accused of soliciting the bribe for the release of a vehicle seized for alleged illegal transportation of lithium ore.
Following repeated calls for the bribe, Nembire reported the matter to the ZRP Internal Investigations Unit. Authorities coordinated a sting operation where they provided trap money for the transaction. During the arranged meeting at the service station, Mombe received the money but attempted to flee upon realizing he was being observed by police detectives, discarding the cash in the process. However, he was apprehended immediately at the scene.
Constable Peter Loverage Mombe’s conviction underscores the importance of integrity within law enforcement. His actions, soliciting a bribe from a truck owner, not only led to his sentencing but also demonstrated the proactive measures taken by the Zimbabwe Republic Police to address corruption. The implementation of a sting operation highlights the commitment to maintaining ethical standards within the force.
Original Source: www.newzimbabwe.com
