With a finalised charge sheet due within the next two weeks, three ex-Steinhoff managers accused of serious financial crimes inch closer to trial in one of South Africa’s biggest corporate fraud cases.
The arrest of two more former Steinhoff executives ties back to a fraudulent scheme involving a handwritten note by Markus Jooste.
Stephanus Grobler, who is facing multiple charges including racketeering and fraud, is due to appear in court in February next year.
The NPA indictment against former executives Stéhan Grobler and Ben la Grange details how they earned millions due to inflated share prices based on false profits.
