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Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 730 Views |

Lefoko Moagi’s corruption trial commenced on Monday at the Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s court, with a bank card allegedly used in the commission of a crime taking centre stage.

Prosecutors state in the charge sheet that on or about April 17, 2024, the former Minister accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company Pty Ltd, via Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd. They argue this was a reward for issuing prospecting licences in Gantsi, Tsabong, and Tutume to New Energy. In the second case, Moagi faces two counts of corruption and money laundering.

With respect to the first charge, Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) investigator, Ngiye Ngiye, took the witness stand yesterday.

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Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal

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