NPA ADDS THREE MORE ACCUSED TO R11 MILLION DECEASED ESTATES FRAUD AND MONEY LAUNDERING CASE
BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
NPA ADDS THREE MORE ACCUSED TO R11 MILLION DECEASED ESTATES FRAUD AND MONEY LAUNDERING CASE
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BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
POLOKWANE – Three additional accused, Rirhandzu Tibana (30), Jabulani Nephtal Maluleke(43), and Risima Jeje Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd, appeared briefly before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court and were joined as co-accused with Charlotte Tibana and Peter Nonyane Gagashe. They are collectively facing 101 charges, including fraud, theft, and money laundering.
The State alleges that accused 1, Charlotte Tibana, who owns several properties, registered some of these properties in the name of her younger sibling, Rirhandzu Tibana (accused 3), to conceal the proceeds of alleged criminal activities. It is further alleged that she transferred funds into the business account of Risima Jeje Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd.
The charges arise from allegations relating to the administration of 15 deceased estates for which Charlotte Tibana had been appointed as executor. The State alleges that despite becoming aware as early as 2024 that she was under investigation, she continued to commit further offences, including some allegedly committed as recently as July 2026.
All the accused were arrested between 14 August 2026 and 27 September 2026 following an extensive investigation into the alleged unlawful withdrawal and laundering of funds from deceased estates. According to the State's case, the accused unlawfully concealed or disguised the nature, source, location, disposition, and movement of approximately R11 million withdrawn from estate accounts belonging to various deceased persons.
The State further alleges that approximately R1.65 million of the proceeds was used to purchase a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 from a dealership in Pretoria. It is also alleged that Peter Nonyane Gagashe used part of the proceeds to make stokvel contributions and to build a residential property.
In a separate estate matter valued at R4 245 762.04, the State alleges that only R1 470 000 was paid to the deceased's children, while the balance was unlawfully misappropriated. It is further alleged that accused 1 and accused 4 used the business account of accused 4 to launder the proceeds.
The matter was postponed to 02 October 2026 for a bail application. All accused remain in custody.
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