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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86043, member: 27"]
After cops finally cornered him, a mine takeover saga spilled into court with prosecutors painting a slippery suspect who dodged arrest underground and rattled a rural community.

Court appearance and custody status
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[*]Francesco Marconati showed up before a Harare magistrate after capture.
[*]Hauled in following days of ducking officers.
[*]Parked in custody while bail arguments line up.
[*]Prosecutors push detention, calling him a runner risk.
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Manhunt and escape claims
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[*]Police chased him for ten days around Harare.
[*]Hid inside Duration Gold Limited 5 Mine property.
[*]Lurked underground before sneaking out unseen.
[*]Slipped past guards and rolled off in a Honda Fit.
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Mine control dispute
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[*]Charges orbit an alleged grab of DGL 5 Mine.
[*]Teamed with Mark Andrew Hughes, an Australian national.
[*]Paperwork switcheroo allegedly froze out listed directors.
[*]Claims say court orders and litigation got ignored.
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Community backlash and attention
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[*]Inyathi residents flagged friction tied to the operation.
[*]Tensions flared with security crews on site.
[*]Locals cite a deadly shooting blamed on guards.
[*]Critics say authorities dragged their feet in responding.
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