US$800k mine heist suspects face court in Bulawayo

Four men accused of an audacious armed robbery at Old Nic Mine in Bulawayo, involving over US$790,000, appeared in court on Thursday. The heist, one of the largest cash thefts in recent memory, has exposed the deep security vulnerabilities at small-scale mining operations that handle large volumes of unbanked cash. Prosecutors are seeking to secure the suspects' detention as investigations into the robbery continue.