The three suspects implicated in the high-profile robbery at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm entered pleas of not guilty in the Modimolle Regional Court on Monday.
The accused are Immanuela David and siblings Froliana and Ndilinasho Joseph, who face charges of theft, housebreaking, and conspiracy to commit housebreaking with intent to steal. In addition, David has been charged with money laundering.
The incident dates back to February 2020, when the trio allegedly discovered and stole a substantial amount of foreign currency concealed inside a couch at the farm. Reports suggest the cash formed part of a payment made by a Sudanese businessman for buffalo purchased from the property.
The suspects were arrested in June 2022 after a lengthy investigation. With all three denying involvement, the matter now proceeds to trial, where the prosecution is expected to present several witnesses.
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