This declaration comes amid ongoing speculation about his financial position and reports in the media that he is begging for money from jail.
Louis Liebenberg during his previous court appearance in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court. Picture: Gallo Images
Known for his bold statements and resilient persona, Liebenberg has stressed that his network of supporters will see him through any challenges. Liebenberg, his wife Dezzi, and seven others stand trial on 42 charges of fraud, theft, racketeering and money laundering. Liebenberg and Dezzi have not been granted bail. They are expected to apply for bail in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court on Friday.on Tuesday from the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility where he is being held, Liebenberg said he handed a letter addressed to his “partners” to one of his staff members at his previous court appearance on 31 October.
He goes on to say that he had R40 million worth of diamonds arrive in Johannesburg on 22 October and he had secured a buyer. However, the diamonds were confiscated on the evening Liebenberg was arrested.
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