Actor Jerome Galiao Arrested For Beating Wife

Actor Jerome Galiao Arrested For Beating Wife

South Africa-based Zimbabwean actor Jerome Galiao, who plays the role of fan favourite Dr Nyasha Mugari on e.tv soapie Scandal, has been arrested for beating his wife.

H-Metro reported that the 38-year-old actor was taken into custody on 27 March at Linden Police Station in Randburg.

His case is under reference number CAS 280/3/2023, and he is expected to make a court appearance today, charged with domestic violence.

The publication got in touch with Jerome’s wife, Nerissa Mema, and she declined to entertain the media, insisting that she needs some privacy.

A source spoke to H-Metro and revealed the details of “Dr Nyasha Mugari’s” arrest:

“Jerome is in police custody in Randburg. He was arrested last night for domestic violence. He is in the cells and will appear in court on Tuesday (today). You can contact SAPS for more information. This is not the first time he has bashed her.”