Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Daughter-in-Law Tells Court Alleged U.S.$9.3m Money Laundering Proceeds Were Gifts From Husband
[New Zimbabwe] Kelsea Tafirenyika will spend more days behind bars after her bail hearing was postponed to Wednesday, as she told the court that the luxury properties and vehicles at the centre of a US$9.3 million money-laundering case were gifts from her husband, Collins, son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Zimbabwean court postpones bail hearing for Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law, Kelsea Tafirenyika, amid allegations of US$9.3 million money laundering. Her lawyers claim the luxury properties and vehicles are gifts from her husband, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son Collins. However, police present evidence contradicting this, including a Victoria Falls property allegedly purchased with direct cash from Tafirenyika.
The prosecution alleges Tafirenyika amassed assets worth US$9.35 million using proceeds from alleged dealings in pethidine hydrochloride, morphine sulphate, and dagga. Police have secured title deeds, vehicle registration records, and an alleged forged identity document in their case. Ten witnesses are expected to testify, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Tafirenyika, who was re-arrested after a brief release on bail in a separate drug case, faces additional charges. Her lawyer challenges the prosecution's affidavit, questioning its proper commissioning. The bail hearing has been delayed until Wednesday.
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