# Criminal proceedings for robbery and intimidation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-proceedings-for-robbery-and-intimidation > Updated: 2026-10-01T18:36:35.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Authorities in South Africa and Zimbabwe have initiated criminal proceedings against individuals accused of various violent and financial crimes. In South Africa, a Zimbabwean businessman was granted bail in Randburg following allegations of intimidation, assault, and fraud at a restaurant. In Zimbabwe, a suspect named Hlongwane was remanded in custody in Harare for his alleged involvement in a series of armed robberies involving the theft of cash, vehicles, and valuables totaling over US$500,000. By early October, Zimbabwean police reported further arrests related to high-value crimes. In Bulawayo, Tendai Nzvenga and two other suspects were remanded in custody for allegedly participating in armed robberies in Harare and Kwekwe involving more than US$1.2 million. Additionally, police in Harare arrested four individuals, including Beauty Muzvondiwa, for allegedly staging an armed robbery to steal US$30,000 from her husband. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Zimbabwean police arrest suspects in multi-million dollar robberies and staged theft Zimbabwean police have arrested multiple suspects involved in major armed robberies totaling over US$1.2 million and a separate case where a woman allegedly staged a robbery to steal US$30,000 from her husband. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zimbabwean-police-arrest-suspects-in-multi-million-dollar-robberies-and-staged-theft ### 2026-09-29: Criminal proceedings underway for intimidation and armed robbery suspects Authorities in South Africa and Zimbabwe are pursuing criminal cases against a businessman accused of restaurant intimidation and a suspect linked to US$500,000 in armed robberies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/criminal-proceedings-underway-for-intimidation-and-armed-robbery-suspects --- Cite as: Criminal proceedings for robbery and intimidation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-proceedings-for-robbery-and-intimidation