Money laundering suspect arrested after “suspicious” spending was allowed on bail

Shayanewako was arrested following his suspicious spending binge, which saw him buy a Toyota Hilux GD6 vehicle for US$36,000 and a five-room house in Manyame Park worth US$27,000.

He appeared before Harare Regional Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who released him under strict reporting conditions.

Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje alleged that on October 23, detectives from CID Chitungwiza received information about Shayanewako’s lavish spending, which led to his arrest while driving his new vehicle.

A search of the vehicle revealed a wallet containing R198,800.

Shayanewako was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the origin of his money, and further investigation revealed that the recovered money and property were likely proceeds of crime.

He will return to court on December 20, pending the conclusion of the investigation.