Former police officer found guilty of fraud, money laundering in NC
Pieter Nel pleaded guilty to authorising false payments which were deposited into his bank account
Former police officer Lieutenant Colonel Pieter Nel has been found guilty of fraud and money laundering in Upington, South Africa. According to prosecutors, Nel allegedly authorized false payments totaling R1.2 million, which were deposited into his personal bank account between 2022 and 2024. He faced 80 charges of fraud and 80 charges of money laundering.
Nel pleaded guilty to the charges and was found guilty by the Upington Serious Criminal Crimes Court. As a result of his guilt, he was dismissed from his position on September 12, 2024. Sentencing for the offences is scheduled for December 2, 2026.
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