Court charges accused in BancABC 'stolen' million

Attorney Mack. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Attorney Mack. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Accused persons in the BancABC money laundering scandal involving millions have been charged with theft and made their first appearance before court.

The bank instituted legal proceedings before court earlier this year through the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) against the accused persons and companies involved in the theft, which led to the seizure of the involved accounts and properties.

The accused persons, Trevor Boiteko, Omphemetse Kedikilwe and Mooketsi Kedikilwe appeared before court on Tuesday. The trio is accused of acting together and stealing US$ 2, 064 239.49 about P20 million belonging to BancABC.

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