Bulawayo Man Leads Armed Robbery Targeting Employer’s Relative Fresh from the Diaspora

Bulawayo Man Leads Armed Robbery Targeting Employer’s Relative Fresh from the Diaspora

In an act of greed and betrayal, a Bulawayo man allegedly plotted a robbery targeting his employer’s elderly family member who had recently returned from the United States. The man carried out the robbery with four other accomplices and managed to get away with cash and valuables worth over US$5,000.

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Bulawayo Man Leads Armed Robbery Targeting Employer’s Relative

The court heard that 28-year-old Lewis Mbeli conspired with Tyson Moyo (29), Zibusiso Ndlovu (28), Zibusiso Manungwa (29), and Nqobile Nxumalo (29) to rob Caroline Richards, who had just arrived from the United States. Mbeli reportedly informed the group that Richards had arrived with a significant amount of money.

On the night of the robbery, the suspects went to Richards’ home in Woodville. Mbeli, who worked for the family, pretended to step outside to feed the dogs but secretly coordinated with the gang. Moments later, he re-entered the house, pretending to be a victim, as Moyo and Ndlovu burst in, allegedly brandishing a firearm.

The robbers demanded cash and valuables from Richards and her family. According to the prosecution, they made off with $2,700 in cash, cell phones, a laptop, clothing, and other items totalling US$5,000 in value.

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Court Proceedings

The five suspects appeared before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Sibonginkosi Mkandla, facing six counts of armed robbery. Magistrate Mkandla advised them to seek bail from the High Court. Represented by lawyers Bob Siansole of Shenje and Company and Tinashe Runganga of Tanaka Law Chambers, the suspects did not enter a plea.

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