Three suspects arrested after a robbery with a weapon of three China citizens in Zimbabwe

Harare-Trzech suspects were arrested after three China citizens working in a Chinese company in Zimbabwe were robbed by many attackers in November 2024, the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe said in the post late on Tuesday evening, citing information from the police in Zimbabwe .

On November 10, 2024, three victims were shot and injured, also suffering from economic losses. The embassy said that they were immediately taken to hospital for treatment. After receiving the report, the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe immediately organized a Chinese medical assistance team to help in medical care. When the injured persons were in a stable condition, their company organized their return to China for further treatment.

The Chinese embassy has submitted a formal representation of Zimbabwe authorities, emphasizing the severity and negative impact of the case.

The embassy called the authorities of Zimbabwe so that they would not save efforts in arrest the perpetrators, making sure that they face a strict legal penalty and taking strong actions to combat criminal activities that threaten the safety and property of Chinese citizens in Zimbabwe.

In recent days, the embassy strictly warned the progress of the investigation, maintaining frequent communication with the Zimbabwe police and calling them to accelerate the solution to the case.

The embassy also reminded China citizens in Zimbabwe to increase security awareness and strengthen protective measures. – – Global Times