Money Heist: 39-Year-Old Harare Man Loses US$280,000 in Burglary
MORE than a quarter of a million United States dollars was stolen Friday in Harare's Madokero suburb in a brazen burglary that highlights the - high levels of criminality that now afflicts the nation.
Police are investigating a major theft in Madokero after a 39-year-old man lost US$280,000 in cash when his home was broken into on May 30, 2025.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), an unknown suspect unlawfully entered the victim’s home and stole a small bag containing the cash, which was hidden in a bedroom wardrobe.
The case highlights
Zimbabwe’s rising trend of cash-based crimes, as many citizens especially businesspeople choose to store large sums at home due to distrust in local banks. Concerns over currency instability and previous financial losses continue to drive this informal saving practice
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