Mugabe's son arrested over 'assault' during luxury car smuggling probe
Bellarmine Mugabe, the son of Zimbabwe's late former president, has been arrested in connection with an assault case. The arrest occurred during a broader investigation into the alleged smuggling of two vehicles into the country.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing legal scrutiny involving the family of Zimbabwe's former long-time leader and issues of corruption in the region.
Image source, Gallo Images via Getty Images By Harriet Whitehead Published 11 minutes ago Bellarmine Mugabe, the son of Zimbabwe's late former president Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in connection with an assault case, police say.
He was one of five men arrested on Tuesday during a probe into the alleged smuggling , external of two vehicles into Zimbabwe, online news site The New Zimbabwe reports.
According to local media reports, the vehicles have been seized by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission.
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