Brother Spends Armed Robber’s Share Of US$2.7M Loot Then Tips Off Police
A brother who allegedly spent part of an armed robber’s share from a US$2.7 million (about R49,9 million) ZB Bank heist has reportedly turned against him and tipped off police, leading to the suspect’s arrest after years on the run.
The suspect, identified as Alfred Shumba, had reportedly been hiding in South Africa since the daring cash-in-transit robbery in 2021. His arrest followed a fallout with his brother over money that had been left in the sibling’s care.
Shumba appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa after investigators tracked him down following the alleged betrayal. The dispute between the brothers reportedly began when Shumba returned demanding the money he had left behind.
According to H-Metro, the dispute spiralled into a serious conflict that ultimately led to the tip-off which resulted in his arrest.
“A suspect, who has been on the run since 2021 after the US$2,7 million robbery, has been nabbed after he was betrayed by his brother who squandered part of his loot,” the publication reported.
The development comes more than five years after the robbery that targeted a cash-in-transit team transporting millions of dollars meant for several bank branches.
Inside The US$2.7 Million Cash-In-Transit Robbery
Court allegations state that the robbery occurred on January 6, 2021. A gang allegedly plotted to attack a cash-in-transit vehicle transporting seven boxes containing US$2,775,000 (about R50,2 million) and ZW$43,090.
The cash was reportedly meant for ZB Bank branches in several towns including Chinhoyi, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Gweru, Bulawayo, Gwanda and Zvishavane.
According to details presented in court, one of the cash-in-transit crew members allegedly provided inside information to the gang.
“Fanuel Musakwa, who was one of the cash-in-transit crew members, would communicate updates of the journey to the gang,” the publication reported.
The gang allegedly followed the cash-in-transit vehicle from Harare towards Chinhoyi.
At one stage, three men were reportedly picked up along the route after being presented as ordinary passengers.
Investigators say the vehicle was later forced to stop near the 60-kilometre peg.
Armed Robbers Strike And Escape With Millions
Court allegations state that the men produced firearms and threatened the crew members.
“They produced a pistol, threatening to shoot the crew members,” the publication reported.
Other gang members reportedly arrived in a red Toyota Hilux twin cab.
The suspects allegedly disarmed the security crew and forced the vehicle off the highway to a secluded area.
There, the gang reportedly transferred the cash boxes from the cash-in-transit vehicle into the waiting Toyota Hilux.
The suspects allegedly fled the scene, leaving the crew members behind.
According to the court allegations, the gang later drove to farms west of Nyabira where they broke open the boxes and shared the stolen money.
“They shared the loot among themselves before dumping the boxes,” the publication reported.
Authorities say several suspects connected to the robbery have already been arrested over the years.
The arrest of Shumba followed the alleged dispute with his brother, who had reportedly been entrusted with part of the stolen money.
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