Authorities have brought back Bhekani Mlilo from Botswana to face charges stemming from a bank robbery that netted over $4 million. The 40-year-old suspect stood before a Bulawayo regional magistrate and acknowledged the accusations without entering a formal plea. His attorney indicated readiness to proceed with the proceedings.
Prosecutors allege that Mlilo worked with several others to intercept a Safeguard armored transport outside the Ecobank location at 9th Avenue and Fife Street. The group reportedly brandished weapons while commandeering metal containers holding nearly $4 million from two separate branches. Authorities say the perpetrators switched license plates on their Ford Ranger before executing the operation.
The Vumbunu brothers await extradition from South Africa in connection with the robbery. Mlilo remains detained pending his next court appearance.
Prosecutors allege that Mlilo worked with several others to intercept a Safeguard armored transport outside the Ecobank location at 9th Avenue and Fife Street. The group reportedly brandished weapons while commandeering metal containers holding nearly $4 million from two separate branches. Authorities say the perpetrators switched license plates on their Ford Ranger before executing the operation.
The Vumbunu brothers await extradition from South Africa in connection with the robbery. Mlilo remains detained pending his next court appearance.
