{
  "id": 10468892,
  "title": "State to add more charges in “Gagash” fraud case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/state-to-add-more-charges-in-gagash-fraud-case",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T14:27:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/state-to-add-more-charges-in-gagash-fraud-case/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The state plans to add further charges to the multi-million-rand deceased estate fraud case involving lawyer Charlotte Tibana and her husband, Peter \"Gagash\" Nonyane, a Tshwane Metro Police officer, according to prosecutors. This decision follows the court appearance of Tibana's sister, Rirhandzu Tibana, and Nonyane's friend, Jabulani Maluleke, at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo. Both Tibana and Maluleke were arrested on Sunday and are facing 111 charges, including theft, money laundering, and fraud, linked to the alleged misappropriation of funds from deceased estates. Their current charges encompass a total of 43 counts of fraud, money laundering, and theft. Magistrate Mpho Hadebe adjourned the proceedings until Friday, granting the state the opportunity to add additional charges and allowing Tibana, Maluleke, and two other accused individuals to submit their formal bail applications by October 2, 2026. Meanwhile, the National Prosecuting Authority in Limpopo revealed that additional families have emerged in connection with the case. The state alleges that Tibana and Nonyane collaborated with the primary suspects to steal funds from numerous deceased estate accounts managed by Tibana. Portions of the stolen money were deposited into a business bank account belonging to Risima Jeje Trading Enterprise, where Maluleke holds a directorship. Rirhandzu Tibana allegedly received a portion of the funds, using them to purchase luxury vehicles. Prosecutors claim that Tibana and Maluleke received substantial sums, which were subsequently utilized to acquire various luxury cars from garages, with the funds originating from state accounts.",
  "summary": "\"Gagash\" and his wife are curretly facing 43 charges of fraud, money laundering and theft.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}