NORTH WEST – A former lawyer (47) will appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on 30 May 2022 for charges of theft and contravention of the Attorneys Act.

It is alleged that in November 2011, the former lawyer was instructed to facilitate a house deal by the seller and the buyer paid R850 000 into the trust account. He allegedly used the money for his personal gain.

The matter was reported to the Klerksdorp based Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team. Subsequently the investigation was completed, he was served with summons on 12 April 2022.

Source: South African Police Service