In a surprising turn of events, High Court Judge Esther Muremba has recused herself from handling the bail appeal of Neville Mutsvangwa, the son of Zanu PF bigshots Monica and Christopher. Mutsvangwa is facing allegations of forex trading and money laundering.
Personal Reasons Cited
Judge Muremba cited personal reasons for her recusal, without elaborating further. The matter has been referred back to the registrar for allocation of a new judge.
Background of the Case
Mutsvangwa was denied bail by Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi and appealed against the ruling at the High Court. The High Court postponed the ruling on the case because the Investigating Officer’s typed record of proceedings was missing from the docket.
Next Steps
The case will now be allocated to a new judge, who will review the appeal and make a ruling on Mutsvangwa’s bail application. The development has raised eyebrows, with many wondering what personal reasons could have led to Judge Muremba’s recusal.
Controversy Surrounds the Case
Mutsvangwa’s case has been shrouded in controversy, with his lawyers arguing that the prosecution has no case against him and his co-suspects. The prosecution, on the other hand, alleges that Mutsvangwa was involved in illegal forex trading and money laundering activities.
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