TMPD officer, lawyer wife in court over R3m estate fraud
Luxury vehicle purchase prompted a dealership to alert the Hawks
The Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo is currently hearing a fraud case involving two individuals, Peter Nonyane, a police officer, and his wife Charlotte Tibana, a lawyer. Nonyane and Tibana are accused of defrauding two estates of over R3 million each to purchase luxury vehicles. According to court evidence, the transactions took place in 2024, prompting a luxury vehicle dealership to raise concerns and report the matter to the Hawks.
Both Nonyane and Tibana were arrested in separate locations - Pretoria and Polokwane, respectively. The courtroom is currently filled to capacity with family members and supporters of the accused.
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