Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, appeared in a Harare court on Thursday, November 5, 2026, facing assault charges. The arrest is linked to an operation by an anti-corruption agency investigating the alleged smuggling of two luxury vehicles, a Lamborghini and a Mercedes-Benz, into the country. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed that Bellarmine, 29, and four other men were arrested on Tuesday and are facing assault charges. Anti-corruption officials reportedly went to a lodge to seize the illegally imported vehicles when one of the officials was assaulted.
Key Players Involved
- Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe: Son of late President Robert Mugabe, accused of assault and linked to luxury car smuggling.
- Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission: Agency investigating the alleged luxury car smuggling.
- Paul Nyathi: Police spokesperson.
Event Timeline
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and four others arrested.
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Anti-corruption officials attempted to seize vehicles at a lodge, leading to an alleged assault.
- Thursday, November 5, 2026: Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe appeared in Harare Magistrates Court.
