The President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested today after his residence was raided by several police officers. According to the international press, the arrest took place after the President attempted to implement martial law, which includes the imposition of military regulations, the closure of parliament and a ban on demonstrations....
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Chinese man arrested for trying to shoot protesters in Maputo City
A man of Chinese nationality was arrested by the police after he tried to shoot at a group of demonstrators who intercepted his car to stop him from driving away, according to "O País". The incident took place in downtown Maputo City, on 25 de Setembro and Filipe Samuel Magaia avenues. The demonstrators surrounded the...
Court orders arrest of RD leader for allegedly plotting against state security
In compliance with an order from the Maputo City Court, Law and Order agents arrested politician and leader of the Democratic Revolution (RD) party, Vitano Singano, a few days ago in the Mozambican capital. According to the court order, Vitano Singano, known for his harsh statements against the Frelimo party, which governs the country...
South Africa: Mozambican accused of raping and murdering minor arrested
Last night, South African police arrested the Mozambican accused of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl last Monday. According to Rádio Moçambique, the macabre crime was recorded in the historic Soweto area. In a short message posted on social media, the police thanked the population and the public for their...
Maputo: Two people arrested on kidnapping charges
Two individuals accused of trying to kidnap a 34-year-old Mozambican citizen are being held in cells at the 18th PRM police station in Maputo city. According to the newspaper "O País", the crime took place on Saturday morning, at stop 007, in the airport district, when the two accused...
Beira: Citizen arrested for money laundering
One of the main partners of a Chinese smuggler who has been wanted by the Mozambican justice system for more than three years has been arrested in the city of Beira, Sofala province. According to a report in the newspaper "O País", the Chinese man is accused of money laundering, financing terrorism, tax fraud, falsifying documents and environmental crimes....
Last minute: Lawyer Alexandre Chivale arrested
Lawyer Alexandre Chivale has been detained since early this afternoon in Maputo as part of a criminal case for disobeying the court, reports "Notícias", citing a source from the Attorney General's Office. At the moment, the accused is awaiting questioning by the investigating judge, who will determine the bail measure, which could be the legalization...
Cabo Delgado: Fake SERNIC agent arrested in the city of Pemba
A citizen of Mozambican nationality was arrested last Wednesday, July 31, in the city of Pemba, when he posed as an agent of the National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) in order to defraud people. According to the SERNIC spokeswoman in Cabo Delgado, Noémia João, the fake agent, allegedly swindled a young man out of...
Gaza: Man arrested in possession of human bones
An unidentified citizen, appearing to be over 40 years old, is being held at the District Command of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), in Mandlakazi, Gaza province, having been found in possession of human bones. Spokesman Carlos Macuácua said that the suspect, the driver of a vehicle dedicated to semi-collective passenger transportation, claimed to be...
Zambézia: Man selling dog meat skewers in Maganja da Costa arrested
Many citizens in the district of Maganja da Costa, on the coast of Zambezia province, may have eaten dog meat, because the man now arrested was always selling skewers. According to the newspaper Diário da Zambézia, the citizen, whose identity has not been revealed, killed the domestic animal and went to sell it at a public auction, as reported last...