robert kennedy mabula versus republic 2023 tzhc 22956 16 november 2023
The conviction for uttering a false document was proper as Robert procured and knowingly used a forged medical report to defraud his employer; the conviction for forgery of the sick sheet was quashed due to lack of evidence; the acquittal for forgery of the medical report was set aside and conviction entered as Robert was a party to the forgery; the order for refund was varied to cover only the proven period of unlawful absence.
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- Uttering false documents
- Forgery
- Employment fraud
- Criminal procedure