Three more accused have been added to a major fraud and money-laundering case in Limpopo, bringing the total number of accused to five people and one company facing 101 charges.
Rirzhaku Tibana (30), Jabulani Nephtal Maluleke (43), and Risima Jeje Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday alongside Charlotte Tibana and Peter “Gagash” Nonyane.
The charges relate to alleged fraud, theft and money laundering involving the administration of 15 deceased estates.
R11 Million Allegedly Misappropriated
The State alleges that Charlotte Tibana, who was appointed executor of the estates, concealed proceeds by registering properties in her sibling Rirzhaku’s name and transferring money into the account of Risima Jeje Trading Enterprise.
Investigators allege that about R11 million was unlawfully withdrawn and laundered.
The State further alleges that R1.65 million of the money was used to buy a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 in Pretoria, while Nonyane allegedly used some of the proceeds for stokvel contributions and the construction of a residential property.
In one estate valued at R4.2 million, investigators allege that only R1.47 million was paid to the deceased’s children, with the remaining funds allegedly misappropriated.
The National Prosecuting Authority said the accused allegedly attempted to conceal the source and movement of money belonging to deceased persons.
The case was postponed to 2 October 2026 for bail applications. All five accused remain in custody pending further proceedings.
The allegations have not been tested in court.
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