The eleventh suspect in a high-profile insurance-related killing and fraud case has made a brief appearance in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
Robert Shokane, 41, had his case postponed to 25 March, when he is expected to appear alongside six co-accused arrested earlier this week. Shokane, who is related to some of the other suspects, has been linked to a syndicate led by former police officer Rachel Kutumela.
Authorities allege the group defrauded insurance companies to the tune of approximately R10 million by taking out policies on unsuspecting victims who subsequently died under suspicious circumstances.
Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi remanded Shokane in custody ahead of the next court appearance.