MONEY-LAUNDERING
John Block's bail extended ahead of fraud appeal
The ANC heavyweight and co-accused Trifecta director Christo Scholtz have lodged an appeal against fraud and money-laundering conviction
08 December 2016 - 06:06
ANC heavyweight and former Northern Cape chairman John Block will have another two months out on bail before his appeal against his fraud and money-laundering conviction and sentencing is heard. Block and his co-accused, Trifecta director Christo Scholtz, lodged an appeal on Wednesday in the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley. This court sentenced them to 15 years in prison on Tuesday. A National Prosecuting Authority Northern Cape spokesman said the matter had been postponed to February 6.
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