TMPD officer, wife remanded in custody over R1.75m fraud
The Polokwane Magistrates Court has postponed the case against the Tshwane Metro Police officer, Peter Nonyane and his wife, Charlotte Tibane-Nonyane, to 21 August for a formal bail application.
The 36-year-old TMPD officer, popularly known as Gagash, and his wife are facing two counts of fraud and two counts of money laundering.
The couple allegedly defrauded one of Tibane’s deceased clients of R1.75 million from an estate account.
The TMPD official was arrested in Pretoria on Friday, while his wife, who runs a law firm in Polokwane, handed herself over to the police in Polokwane on Monday.
According to the Hawks, approximately R1,75 million was allegedly unlawfully withdrawn from the bank account of a deceased estate.
A significant portion of the money was reportedly used to purchase a pre-owned luxury vehicle valued at R1.6 million from a dealership in Pretoria.
It is further alleged that the funds were transferred and used in a manner that prejudiced the estate and its lawful beneficiaries.
The accused will remain in custody.
Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) confirms arrest of Constable Peter Nonyaneon fraud allegations.#TMPDsafety pic.twitter.com/9A0PO25vki
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