Louis Liebenberg faces charges of fraud, money laundering, and theft, but claims that he was only targeted because of his ties to MK Party leader, Jacob Zuma.
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Louis Liebenberg believes he is being targeted because of his close ties to Jacob Zuma. Image: @Devi_HQ/ Kyodo News Stills.The well-known diamond dealer was arrested in connection with an elaborate diamondPonzii scheme.Liebenberg says ties to Zuma cost himMurder and rape accused claims he was assaulted in prison, South Africans think he deserved worse
“I have visited Nkandla, and I have seen for myself that Zuma is a man of the people,” he said of the former state president.The 60-year-old was arrested along with his wife, Desiree, Magdelena Kleynhans, Johannes Badenhorst, Helena Schulenburg, Adriaan Strydom, Christelle Badenhorst, Nicolize van Heerden and Walter Niendinger.
They all face charges of fraud, racketeering, money laundering, theft, and contravening statutory laws and the Companies Act.“He was already controversial and accused of illegal and criminal activities long before he supported Zuma. He is desperately trying to use Zuma’s name to cry victimisation and garner support.”“I'm sure his mate Zuma will wangle something for him. He has enough experience with courts and how to pull a fast one to get out of jail🙄.
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