Faulty DPP bid to seize dead man’s assets collapses

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Francistown High Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Francistown High Court has dismissed an attempt by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to confiscate a Ford Ranger linked to alleged corruption in the multi-million pula Tutume Infrastructure Project.

In a recent judgment, Judge Tshekiso Tshekiso ruled that the State failed to provide proper evidence showing that the vehicle is the proceeds of crime.

The judge also criticised the prosecution for trying to withdraw the case at the eleventh hour without following court rules.

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Faulty DPP bid to seize dead man’s assets collapses

The Francistown High Court has dismissed an attempt by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to confiscate a Ford Ranger linked to alleged corruption in the multi-million pula Tutume Infrastructure Project.

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