Umwe Wematsotsi Akaba $600k Otaura ZveseSamson Gora, a driver for businessman Rafiq Adam’s company, appeared in court on 30 June as the alleged mastermind behind a US$600,000 armed robbery that took place in central Harare.
Gora allegedly leaked information about the company’s cash movements to a gang that included Nyengerayi Chikwadze, Oscar Muchenje, and two unidentified foreigners.On 16 June, the armed group posed as clients, assaulted Adam, and forced him to open the safe, stealing US$500,000 and other valuables.
Gora was arrested on 27 June, confessed to his role, and admitted receiving US$10,000. Police recovered US$4,400 and a Toyota Hiace linked to the crime.
