IN THE DOCK: Suliman Carrim’s legal woes deepen as Absa vehicle smuggling allegations emerge
The legal troubles of ANC-linked businessman Suliman Carrim have deepened, with allegations that he colluded with Absa employees in the attempted theft of two vehicles, and that fraudulent documentation was allegedly used to move the vehicles across South Africa’s borders.
Suliman Carrim, an ANC-linked businessman, faces mounting legal troubles as new allegations emerge regarding his alleged involvement in Absa vehicle smuggling. On Thursday, 22 October 2026, Carrim appeared in the Musina Magistrate’s Court to face charges of attempted theft and money laundering. These charges stem from an incident on 22 July 2026, when police intercepted two vehicles believed to be owned by Absa at the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina, allegedly destined for Malawi.
The police claim that fraudulent bank documents were used to facilitate the cross-border movement of the vehicles. Carrim's legal counsel stated that they were prepared to proceed with the bail application but were unable to find a courtroom as the court roll was already filled with other cases. The matter was subsequently postponed to 30 October for the bail application, with Carrim needing to return to Pretoria for medical treatment.
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