law tells court alleged US$9.3m money laundering proceeds were gifts from husband
Kelsea Tafirenyika, daughter-in-law of Zimbabwe's president, is facing a $9.3 million money laundering case and remains in custody after a bail hearing was postponed. She claims the assets were gifts from her husband, while prosecutors allege they were acquired through illegal drug proceeds.
Why it matters
The case involves high-level political figures and allegations of corruption, drawing attention to the intersection of wealth, power, and criminal law in Zimbabwe.
Kelsea Tafirenyika will spend more days behind bars after her bail hearing was postponed to Wednesday, as she told the court that the luxury properties and vehicles at the centre of a US$9.3 million money-laundering case were gifts from her husband, Collins, son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Tafirenyika, through her lawyers, said her husband can afford the assets because of his vast business empire.
But investigating officer Detective Assistant Inspector Gift Machipisa told the court police have evidence suggesting otherwise, including a Victoria Falls property whose owner allegedly confirmed receiving cash directly from Tafirenyika.
The State alleges Tafirenyika acquired assets worth US$9,353,750 in Zimbabwe using proceeds from alleged dealings in pethidine hydrochloride, morphine sulphate and dagga.
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