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 has been denied bail in a R27 million fraud case by the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. The Pretoria court heard the application for bail on August 17, 2026, and decided not to release Viljoen on bail. Viljoen is currently facing 400 charges, including fraud, forgery, and corruption, related to the alleged unlawful sale of properties belonging to the Johannesburg Property Company in 2010.
The case has been rescheduled for a hearing on September 4, 2026. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomed the court's decision to deny Viljoen bail, stating that they opposed his release due to concerns about him being a flight risk. The Magistrate agreed with the NPA's assessment and agreed that releasing Viljoen on bail might undermine public confidence.
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