Neville Mutsvangwa, the son of Zanu PF spokesman Chris Mutsvangwa and women’s affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa, will remain in remand prison for a few more days after the High Court postponed ruling on his bail bid to May 27.
Mutsvangwa was arrested on May 8 and has been held on charges related to illegal currency dealings and possession of an unlicensed Starlink router. He is facing charges of contravening the telecommunications act, illegally dealing in foreign currency, and money laundering.
The State opposes bail, citing concerns that Mutsvangwa is a flight risk with his “connections” and ability to “sustain a livelihood outside the country.” The prosecution also argues that he has a strong motive to flee the country to avoid prosecution.
However, Mutsvangwa’s lawyer argues that the prosecution has no real case against him and that bail is a constitutional right. The lawyer also argues that Mutsvangwa has cooperated with the police and has no prior convictions.
The High Court judge postponed the ruling on the bail bid to May 27, citing the need for further consideration of the matter.
Mutsvangwa’s arrest and detention have sparked controversy, with some arguing that he is being targeted because of his family’s political connections. However, the police and prosecution maintain that the arrest is based on credible evidence and that the law must take its course.
The case has also raised concerns about the government’s crackdown on illegal currency dealings and the use of unlicensed telecommunications equipment. The government has been accused of using the law to target political opponents and critics.
The postponement of the bail ruling means that Mutsvangwa will remain in remand prison for at least another week, pending the outcome of the bail bid. The case has sparked intense interest and debate, with many waiting to see how it will unfold.
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