Africa-Press – South-Africa. The Hawks have secured a final asset forfeiture order to the value of just over R1.5 million against the now deceased former G4S security guard, Wiseman Mbuyazi, 33.
The order was granted by the Johannesburg High Court this week, originating from a case of theft to the value of R3.5 million which was registered at Langlaagte police station in 2020.
According to Hawks spokesperson Captain Lloyd Ramovha, Mbuyazi – who was responsible for replenishing ATMs – allegedly stole approximately R3.5 million over a period of almost two months then fled.
“The Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation successfully traced and arrested Mbuyazi at his hideout in Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal,” said Ramovha.
During the arrest, the Hawks recovered an amount of R80 000 together with a Hyundai Accent allegedly bought with the proceeds of the stolen money.
“It was further established that he had paid some of the loot into a trust account owned by attorneys to purchase a house in Cosmo City which he intended to register under his younger brother’s details” said Ramovha.
Mbuyazi was denied bail despite numerous attempts to appeal to the court for leniency. He eventually died in prison while his theft and money laundering case was still undecided in court.
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