Suspected Armed Robber Appears in Court Over US$600,000 Heist in Harare

Police arrested a driver who helped armed criminals steal money from his employer's office. Samson Gora worked for Rafiq Adam at Merchantman Enterprises on Cameroon Street. Court papers show Gora gave important details about cash storage to the robbery gang. The theft happened on June 16 when criminals took 600,000 US dollars from the business. Detectives caught Gora eleven days later after receiving tips about his involvement.

The robbery gang included Nyengerayi Chikwadze and Oscar Muchenje along with two foreign suspects who escaped. These criminals pretended to be customers when they entered Adam's office carrying a gun. One robber hit Adam with the weapon and demanded keys to the company safe. Adam gave them the keys because he feared for his safety. The gang opened the safe and stole 500,000 dollars in cash plus other valuable items.

Police questioned Gora after his arrest on June 27. He admitted helping the criminals and confirmed receiving 10,000 dollars as payment for his assistance. Investigators found 4,400 dollars and a Toyota Hiace vehicle at his brother Willard's house. Officers believe Gora bought the vehicle with stolen money from the robbery. The two foreign suspects remain free and police continue searching for them.
 

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