Disbarred lawyer Peet Viljoen denied bail in R27m fraud case
The matter has been postponed to 4 September for further proceedings.
Disbarred lawyer Peet Viljoen was denied bail in a fraud case involving allegations of over R27 million in fraudulent activities. The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court heard Viljoen's bail application, where he stands accused of fraud, forgery, and corruption related to the unlawful sale of 46 properties belonging to the City of Johannesburg in 2010.
The case has been adjourned until September 4th. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomed the court's decision to deny Viljoen bail, stating that they had previously opposed his release on bail due to concerns about him potentially fleeing the country. Viljoen remains in custody.
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