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Borrowdale man arrested for alleged rape of girlfriend over money dispute
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A 62-year-old man from Borrowdale, Masimba Chandavengerwa, has been arrested for allegedly raping his 34-year-old girlfriend after accusing her of taking advantage of his financial support while rejecting his sexual advances.
The incident reportedly occurred at the woman's house in Msasa Park, where Chandavengerwa arrived unexpectedly and found her coming out of the bathroom. According to police reports, he forced her into the bedroom and raped her without protection, claiming she had been "chowing his money" while refusing to be intimate with him.
Following the incident, the victim reported the assault to the police, leading to Chandavengerwa's arrest. Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the arrest and provided details of the case.
"Police have arrested a Borrowdale man for raping his girlfriend," said Insp Chakanza. He added that the victim was alone at home with her children at the time of the incident, as her maid had already left for the day.
"The accused pinned the victim against the wall and raped her once. She was later taken to Parirenyatwa Hospital for medical examinations," Insp Chakanza stated.
Authorities have reiterated the importance of reporting cases of sexual violence and emphasized that justice must prevail for victims. The police are encouraging survivors to come forward and seek support to ensure perpetrators face the full extent of the law.
Chandavengerwa remains in police custody as investigations into the matter continue.
The incident reportedly occurred at the woman's house in Msasa Park, where Chandavengerwa arrived unexpectedly and found her coming out of the bathroom. According to police reports, he forced her into the bedroom and raped her without protection, claiming she had been "chowing his money" while refusing to be intimate with him.
Following the incident, the victim reported the assault to the police, leading to Chandavengerwa's arrest. Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the arrest and provided details of the case.
"Police have arrested a Borrowdale man for raping his girlfriend," said Insp Chakanza. He added that the victim was alone at home with her children at the time of the incident, as her maid had already left for the day.
"The accused pinned the victim against the wall and raped her once. She was later taken to Parirenyatwa Hospital for medical examinations," Insp Chakanza stated.
Authorities have reiterated the importance of reporting cases of sexual violence and emphasized that justice must prevail for victims. The police are encouraging survivors to come forward and seek support to ensure perpetrators face the full extent of the law.
Chandavengerwa remains in police custody as investigations into the matter continue.
Source - online
