By BAKANG MOKOTO
24 July 2025- A fraud case against Shimane Petrus Mthini (42) from Mthini Attorneys, was postponed by the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court until 4 September 2025. Mthini, the Director of Mthini Attorneys, was arrested by members of the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on 22 July 2025, following an investigation into allegations of defrauding two complainants.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in North West, Sivenathi Gunya said the reports indicate that the accused loaned R300 000 from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) claimant, citing that he wanted to pay another Road Accident Fund claimant. Gunya said he allegedly promised to pay back the money when his client had received funds from the RAF.
“Investigation revealed that the accused received over R800 000 from the RAF and never paid his client. The accused also reportedly failed to pay back R300 000, which was loaned to him by the complainant. Following an investigation, Mthini was arrested and charged with two counts of fraud.
“He appeared in court and was released on R15 000 bail. His matter was postponed to 4 September 2025,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West acting Hawks Head, Brigadier Silas Munzhedzi, and Dr Rachel Makhari, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, have applauded those who worked on the case. They have cautioned legal practitioners who are defrauding unsuspecting victims that the NPA and Hawks will stop at nothing to ensure that victims get justice.
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