Alleged Table View druglord arrested with R1 million cash
Cape Town police arrested a foreign national in Table View after discovering over R1 million in cash and several bank cards, prompting charges of theft and cybercrime.
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Bushiri has no intention of being extradited to South Africa
Malawi’s court ruled in favour of extraditing Shepherd and Mary Bushiri to South Africa, but the couple has appealed the decision to avoid standing trial.
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Darren Wilken’s alleged accomplice’s case postponed: Here’s the latest
The court proceedings were brief, with the accused’s legal representative confirming that she intends to apply for bail at her next appearance.
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Darren Wilken’s girlfriend arrested in connection with child porn ring
The woman, a web designer, was detained on Thursday after police reportedly found 10 million images of child pornography in her possession.
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Bail ruling due for siblings accused of defrauding ‘Noem My Skollie’ actor David Manuel
In deciding whether to grant bail, the court will determine if the release of Wanda and Sindiswa Mbele serves the interest of justice.
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Former Nedbank employee and 13 co-accused in court for R157 million fraud
A former Nedbank employee and 13 co-accused face Palm Ridge court today over R157 million fraud and money laundering allegations.
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Louis Liebenberg abandons bail: Here are the latest updates
Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg, accused of masterminding a R4 billion diamond scam, has abandoned his bail application.
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Louis Liebenberg and wife arrested in explosive money laundering scandal
Louis Liebenberg and his wife Dezzi were arrested on Tuesday night in connection with a massive R4 billion diamond investment scam.
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Woman charged in R2.8m Windhoek International School fraud was hiding in Pretoria
According to court documents, Maria Coetzee transferred over N$2.8 million from the school’s bank account into three accounts under her name.
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Hamilton Ndlovu luxury car fleet goes on auction
Today’s auction, while a spectacle of wealth and power, was a poignant cautionary tale of how quickly fortunes can turn when built on unethical foundations.
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Fidelis Moema remanded in custody over R16m KPMG fraud
Fidelis Moema, a 32-year-old bursary specialist, is in custody facing charges related to a R16m fraud against KPMG.
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Carol Ann Avent: Mastermind behind R11.5 million money laundering scheme appears in court
Carol Ann Avent allegedly roped her family in a money laundering scam that cost her former employer, Transco CC. R11.5 million in losses.
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Gqeberha Spar HR manager in court for milking R592K using ghost workers
A former HR manager from a Super Spar in Gqeberha is accused of defrauding the company of over R592 000 using ghost workers.
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Fourways woman detained for crypto fraud and money laundering
The wife of an alleged fraudster was apprehended in Fourways, implicated in a cryptocurrency scheme that defrauded an investor of a substantial sum.
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Sam Bankman-Fried epic fall from grace ends in guilty verdict: Here’s what to expect
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty; a steep fall for the crypto tycoon.
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Seven suspects in court for alleged R2 million UIF fraud
The suspects face 220 counts of theft, UIF fraud and money laundering while an eighth suspect is still being sought.
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Zimbabwe govt vows to crack down on ‘gold mafia’
Zimbabwe’s government says it takes the allegations “very seriously” and will investigate the matter thoroughly.
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FTX locates billions of dollars of assets
Andy Dietderich, an attorney for FTX, has revealed that more than $5 billion of assets have now been located.
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Watch: Hawks swoop in on alleged ‘Zama Zama’ kingpins [video]
Colonel Katlego Mogale, Hawks spokesperson, in a statement, said project ‘Gillette’ resulted in six suspects being arrested on Tuesday.
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Gupta-linked Iqbal Sharma back in court to defend assets
Iqbal Sharma’s properties in Sandton could be handed to the State if the court rules against him, on Friday.
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Nelson Mandela Bay looting: 11 suspects in court for tender fraud
Nelson Mandela Bay’s public health directorate has been thrust into a money laundering scam that cost the municipality R26 million.
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Senior EC health official pleads guilty to fraud
Baxolile Ngoloyi pleaded guilty to defrauding the Eastern Cape’s Dept of Health of more than R350 000.
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Who is Hushpuppi? – IG influencer nabbed in R19.3bn scam
On Instagram, he was the lavish lifestyle extraordinaire. In reality, Hushpuppi is allegedly part of a notorious North Korean hacker ring that has stolen billions of dollars.
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Shepherd Bushiri extradition could take seven years
Shepherd Bushiri and his wife will hear the verdict on their application to have their arrest deemed constitutionally unlawful, on Monday, 14 December, at a Lilongwe high court.
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It’s the big one – Hawks nab four state officials
As promised, the Hawks have arrested four former state officials from Gauteng’s Health Dept. on tender fraud charges.
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Owners of Bundu Lodge nailed for fraud, money laundering
The couple allegedly tried to siphon money from their business, axing out a third partner. This was their downfall.