Title:

16 suspects appear in court after being bust for illicit rhino horns trade

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2023
Abstract:

Sixteen suspects appeared before the Nelspruit Commercial Crimes Court on 31 May 2023 to face charges related to money laundering and corruption connected to the illicit trade of rhino horns. The accused were apprehended during the course of "Project Blood Orange", which saw an investigation conducted by the Serious Corruption Investigation unit of the Hawks in Mpumalanga.

Series Title:
The Citizen
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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