The state prosecutor in the case of Sergeant Rachel Kutumela, a 43-year-old police officer accused of killing six people for insurance fraud, informed the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court that the state is opposing her bail. Kutumela faces 17 additional charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.
The case has been postponed to next Friday, when the court will hear her bail application. Prosecutor Kgaukgelo Lekoloane confirmed that Kutumela is facing schedule six charges, as the murders were premeditated.
"This is a schedule six case involving premeditated murder, along with fraud and charges of defeating the ends of justice. The state is opposing bail, and the application will proceed on October 18," Lekoloane stated.