POLICE have made a breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the EcoBank armed robbery case involving US$4, 4 million that occurred in Bulawayo last year.
Bulawayo province police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the arrest of one suspect, who is scheduled to appear in court this morning, although she did not provide additional details.
Seven suspects pulled off the audacious heist in 149 seconds, leaving banking staff and members of the public stunned.
The heist is Zimbabwe’s biggest cash heist in history – the theft of over US$4 million as it was being transferred from a Bulawayo bank to a security van.
More to follow…
