High Court Postpones Ruling on Neville Mutsvangwa’s Bail Bid

High Court Postpones Ruling on Neville Mutsvangwa’s Bail Bid

Neville Mutsvangwa, the son of Zanu PF spokesman Chris Mutsvangwa and Women’s Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa is set to spend a couple of more days in remand prison.

This comes after the High Court postponed ruling on his bail bid.

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Neville Mutsvangwa’s Arrest and Charges

Neville Mutsvangwa was arrested on May 8th, 2024 after police raided his residence in Mt. Pleasant.

Neville’s co-accused Simbarashe Tichingana and Ellis Majachana were also nabbed by the police. Tichingana was detained after visiting Neville’s home under the guise of being a concerned neighbor. On the other hand, Majachani was apprehended at Mumba Money, a business owned by Neville.

Neville Mutsvangwa was charged with illegally dealing in foreign currency, money laundering, and owning a Starlink kit.

High Court Postpones Ruling on Mutsvangwa’s Bail Bid

Neville Mutsvangwa appeared in court today for his bail bid hearing.

However, the High Court postponed Neville Mutsvangwa’s ruling on his bail appeal to 27 May 2024.

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Magistrate Cites Flight Risk Concerns in Denying Bail for Neville Mutsvangwa

Neville Mutsvangwa’s initial bail bid was rejected last Monday by Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi. In denying bail, Magistrate Mangosi acknowledged the state’s arguments that Neville poses a flight risk.

“On absconding, the state has to consider the risks of absconding.

“Police details went to Mumba Money and seized some gadgets and articles where there is evidence of transfer of funds and in his defence the first accused person (Neville) says he has free funds and can buy staff for people who in turn pay him.”

The magistrate also noted that when police went to arrest Neville, they had to cut through his electric fence and search for him, only to find him hiding from the authorities.

Additionally, given Neville’s status as the child of a government minister, the court agreed that he has the connections and resources to potentially flee the country and evade prosecution.

For these reasons, Magistrate Mangosi concluded that Neville Mutsvangwa represents a substantial flight risk, and therefore his initial bail application was rejected.

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