BIG BEND – The Royal Eswatini Police Service is investigating a theft case after a 66 year old businessman from the Mganwini area reported losing E57 000 from his shop.
According to police, the incident was discovered on March 25, 2026 at about 1700 hours when the victim realised that a substantial sum of money was missing from his business.
The complainant, who runs both a shop and a money lending operation in Mganwini, had employed a man known to him to provide mobile money services and manage client transactions on behalf of the business. 
Reports indicate that during February 2026, the businessman deposited E30 000 into the shop’s mobile money account to facilitate transactions for customers. The suspect was also entrusted with E12 000 in cash to support daily operations.
It is alleged that the suspect transferred part of the funds into his betting account and used some of the money, including payments received from clients. The total amount believed to have been stolen stands at E57 000.
Police further revealed that the suspect fled the area after learning that his employer intended to open a case. He is currently at large.
Investigations are ongoing as officers continue efforts to trace and apprehend the suspect.
