Security Guard Steals US$160,000 From Cash Vault Using Duplicate Keys

A security guard bypassed security protocols to steal US$160,000 from his employer's cash vault. NewsDay Zimbabwe reported that the theft went unnoticed for an entire month before internal auditors discovered the massive deficit. Investigators revealed that the suspect utilized duplicate keys to access the vault, leaving no physical signs of a break-in. This incident highlights a growing trend of insider-assisted robberies targeting cash-heavy businesses in Zimbabwe's volatile economic landscape. Police launched a massive manhunt for the fugitive guard, who remains at large with the stolen funds. Private security firms now face intense pressure to overhaul internal access controls, implement stricter background checks, and introduce dual-authorization protocols for high-value vaults to prevent similar insider threats.