Orkney, North West — A former executive at Heaven Sent Gold Group SA appeared in the Orkney Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 22 January, facing charges of fraud and theft totaling R70 million.
The 49-year-old accused, who previously served as Executive Manager at the company, which owns mines in Klerksdorp, was granted bail.
The case has been postponed to 17 April to allow for further investigation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed.
#sapsHAWKS North West: 49yr-old Former Executive Manager at Heaven Sent Gold Group SA; a company that owns mines in Klerksdorp, appeared in the Orkney Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 22/01, facing charges of fraud and theft amounting to R70 Million. Accused granted bail, case… pic.twitter.com/EGZTNiRZpG
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) January 22, 2026
In a statement on social media, the SAPS reported: “#sapsHAWKS North West: 49yr-old Former Executive Manager at Heaven Sent Gold Group SA; a company that owns mines in Klerksdorp, appeared in the Orkney Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 22/01, facing charges of fraud and theft amounting to R70 Million. Accused granted bail, case postponed to 17/04 for further investigation.”
The Hawks, the SAPS unit responsible for investigating serious economic crimes, is leading the probe into the alleged fraud and theft.
Further details on the case were not immediately available, but authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
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