Estate Attorney Charlotte Tibana Faces 123 Counts Over R11m Deceased Estate Fraud
- More grieving families filed formal complaints, prompting prosecutors to expand charges against Charlotte Tibana and her husband Peter Nonyane from 107 to 123 counts
- The four accused, including Rirhandzu Tibana and Jabulani Maluleke, allegedly siphoned roughly R11 million from deceased estates to fund a luxury lifestyle
- A bail hearing is underway in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court while all four accused remain in custody
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LIMPOPO — Prosecutors at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on 2 October 2026 have added 16 new counts against four accused linked to an alleged scheme to plunder deceased estate accounts, bringing the number of charges to 123 after more affected families came forward with formal complaints.
SABC News reported that estate attorney Charlotte Tibana and her husband Peter "Gagash" Nonyane, a Tshwane Metro Police officer and social media personality, are among the accused. They face the expanded charges alongside Rirhandzu Tibana and Jabulani Maluleke. The counts span fraud, theft, and money laundering involving approximately R11 million allegedly stolen from multiple deceased estates.
What prosecutors allege
Investigators contend that funds intended for lawful beneficiaries were deliberately redirected into accounts linked to the syndicate. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) alleged that the stolen money financed a lavish lifestyle, including the purchase of a luxury Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, property acquisitions, and stokvel contributions.
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The scale of the alleged losses is illustrated in one estate worth more than R4 million, from which beneficiaries received at least R1.47 million. The balance reportedly disappeared into business accounts connected to the group. Prosecutors also allege that Tibana continued making unlawful transfers as recently as July 2026, despite being aware that a state investigation was already underway against her.
Bail hearing continues in Polokwane Court
A bail hearing is currently proceeding for Rirhandzu Tibana and Maluleke at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court. All four accused remain in police custody while proceedings continue.
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Tibana and Gagash tried to have case closed
In a related article, Briefly News reported on the fraud charges facing Tibana and Nonyane, including allegations involving three deceased estate accounts and more than R4 million.
The state also alleges the pair tried to use false identities to buy a R1.7 million vehicle. A witness testified that Tibana contacted a senior police officer after learning she was under investigation.
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