South Africa

Hawks confirm more arrests are expected in a four-billion-rand diamond investment scheme

today24 October, 2024

Background

In S.A, the Hawks has confirmed that more arrests are expected in a four-billion-rand diamond investment scheme. Nine suspects, including diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg and his wife, Dezzi, have been arrested. They will appear in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court today, facing fraud, theft, money laundering, and racketeering charges. Hawks spokesperson Philani Nkwalase told Newzroom Afrika that investors were defrauded since 2019:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen