Francis Mvula, a former employee of Savenda Group of Companies, faced court charges for allegedly stealing K10,000 from his employer and using it for his dowry payment and personal expenses.

According to testimony from police officer Henry Shawa, Mvula confessed to dividing the stolen funds: half for his dowry and half for groceries. Further investigation revealed additional extravagant purchases, including:

- A music system
- A makeshift shop (K12,500)
- A solar panel (K1,800)
- Goods in Katete (K6,000)
- New clothes

The theft was reported by Reagan Sichone, Savenda Group's managing director, who claimed US$2,000, K10,000, an industrial cable, insect trapper, and four perfume bottles were stolen from his home.

Mvula's suspicious behavior, including flaunting cash on social media, led police to his doorstep. Stolen perfume bottles were found in his bedroom, but he denied the theft despite overwhelming evidence.

Magistrate Jennipher Bwalya presided over the case as Mvula maintained his innocence amidst the damning allegations.