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Allen Nhamo Bhaswi, who presents himself as Mnangagwa’s Chief of Protocol and property manager, allegedly tried to buy a gun on the black market.
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Charges: Two police officers, Gerald Date and Teddy Manyuruke, were charged with criminal abuse of duty and fraud over a fraudulent firearm certificate for Bhaswi.
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Alleged scheme: Bhaswi allegedly paid US$2,200 toward a US$2,500 pistol; officers and a firearm dealer allegedly falsified the application, home inspection, and firearm-handling certificate. An extra US$300 was allegedly demanded via EcoCash, and US$1,000 was allegedly reimbursed after a police report.
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Bail conditions: The officers must not interfere with witnesses, must live at their given addresses, and must report to the CID Anti-Corruption Unit every second Friday.
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Separate development: Temba Mliswa announced an MOU with FARSCO, an Iranian-linked aircraft maintenance company, for drone supply; no public evidence shows FARSCO manufactures or supplies combat drones.




































