Suitcase Containing $150,000 Stolen from Former Zimbabwe President Mugabe's Home

A suitcase containing $150,000 has been stolen from former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's home.

BBC reports that the cash was stolen from the former politician's rural home in Zvimba, near the country's capital Harare.

Three suspects, including a relative of the ousted President, Constantia Mugabe, have been arrested and charged in court in connection with the incident.

Constantia allegedly had keys to Mugabe’s rural home and stole the cash with the help of two other suspects, who worked as cleaners at the mansion. The suspects reportedly used the money to purchase cars, homes, and animals.

“Johanne Mapurisa bought a Toyota Camry… and a house for $20,000 after the incident,” state prosecutor Teveraishe Zinyemba told Chinhoyi magistrates court.

“Saymore Nhetekwa also bought a Honda… and livestock which included pigs and cattle for an undisclosed amount.”

It is yet to be established whether Mugabe was at home when the incident happened last week. The three accused persons have been released on bail. 

Mugabe, 94, was ousted from power by Zimbabwe’s military in 2017 after serving as President in the South African nation for more than three decades.