A researcher testified at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture how the Guptas used a method known as smurfing to launder money.
The pair and three others are facing fraud and money laundering charges amounting to more than R102 million.
It’s understood current and former government officials in Mpumalanga will be among those in the dock.
The self-proclaimed prophet, his wife Mary and their co-accused have been applying for bail at the Pretoria Magistrates Court.
The couple, together with their co-accused were arrested last week and face charges including fraud and money laundering to the tune of R102 million.
The couple, together with their co-accused were arrested last week and face charges including fraud and money laundering to the tune of R102 million.
They are charged with fraud, money laundering and contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act amounting to R102 million.
This is the second arrest of the couple by the Hawks in as many months, with the current preceded by a February 2019 action over a suspected R15 million money-laundering scheme.
Phillip Truter has been sentenced to 10 years in prison with three years suspended after he pleaded guilty to fraud, money launder and racketeering.
This comes as leaked secret US government documents reveal how major international banks are helping launder money in the illicit economy.
The suspects are accused of fraudulently pocketing R692,000 which had been claimed from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) by National Adhesive, a private company.
An investigation into allegations of money laundering against former Botswana President Ian Khama and South African businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe has concluded that the claims were fabricated. This has been confirmed by international business intelligence firms Omnia and Alaco. EWN reporter Nthakoana Ngatane speaks to Omnia director and lawyer Cherie Blair.
Former Social Development boss and current municipal manager at the Sedibeng District Municipality Stanley Khanyile, Durban businessman Poovandaren Chetty and advocate Vuyokazi Sangoni will be back in court in October.
The trio were arrested and appeared in court on Friday, where they were granted bail.
Four suspects appeared in court on Friday for the alleged theft of R30 million from the account of a KZN TVET college.
The college's ex-chief financial officer, Zaitun Shaik, faces corruption and money laundering charges together with attorney Azgar Khan, his wife Sharlene Bechoo and businessman Shaariq Ansari.
When it issued the warrant last week, police said they were investigating Econet Wireless for suspected money laundering.
The man was caught with over R300,000 in cash at the border near Musina on Thursday.
