Investigations into Matthew Lani continuing, says NPA after charges dropped

He was expected to appear in court on Tuesday but the matter wasn’t placed on the roll in the end and Lani was released from custody.

JOHANNESBURG - The National Prosecuting Authority says investigations into Matthew Lani are continuing.

The well-known social media influencer, who’s been accused of lying about being a qualified doctor, made his first appearance before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Tuesday.NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said that as it stands, they don’t have enough evidence to sustain a case against him.

"For now, with what is contained in the docket, we cannot institute any criminal prosecution against the suspect that we have arrested.

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