British tycoon arrested in Zimbabwe

British property tycoon Nicholas van Hoogstraten has been arrested in Zimbabwe on currency and pornography charges, official media reported today.

Police raided the 64-year-old’s home in northern Harare following a tip-off that he received rent for houses, apartments and shops he owns in Zimbabwe in hard currency, state radio reported.

During the swoop on Thursday, police found pornographic material featuring Van Hoogstraten and a 22-year-old Zimbabwean woman.

The alleged offences carry the penalty of a fine and forfeiture of money held in violation of the nation’s currency laws.