Robert Mugabe Jr. (33), son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and Grace Mugabe, was reportedly arrested in Harare on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, for possession of illegal drugs, including cannabis and cocaine.
Timeline of Robert Mugabe Jr. Arrests and Legal Issues
February 2023
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Arrested in Harare on charges of malicious damage to property and assault on a police officer.
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Incident involved damaging cars and property valued at approximately $12,000 (about £10,000) during a party in the Strathaven suburb.
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Legal outcome: The case was paused shortly after his court appearance to allow for an out-of-court settlement with the complainant, a friend.
October 1, 2025
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Social media reports from Zimbabwean accounts claimed Mugabe Jr. was arrested in Harare for possession of cannabis and cocaine.
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Status: No official confirmation from Zimbabwean police or independent news outlets has been issued regarding this arrest.
September 2016
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A Facebook post by “Baba Jukwa 2018” claimed Mugabe Jr. was arrested in Dubai over a drug-related incident, allegedly requiring family intervention.
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The claim was met with widespread skepticism on social media.
June 2023
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A report by CGTN Africa quoted the Zimbabwe Independent citing an unverified claim that Mugabe Jr. was under investigation for illegal gold trading.
