WATCH | ‘It’s a joke’: Fadiel Adams vows repercussions as fraud case heads to trial

Durban – NCC leader Fadiel Adams has dismissed the fraud case against him as a “joke”, accusing investigators of relying on a weak docket and vowing to expose what he claims are flaws in the state’s case.

Adams appeared in the Pinetown Regional Court on Friday, facing three counts of fraud and two of defeating the ends of justice.

The charges relate to allegations that he misrepresented himself to gain access to Westville Correctional Centre, where he interviewed two inmates.

Speaking outside court, Adams claimed the docket contained serious shortcomings.

“There is going to be repercussions, let me be nice about it, there’s going to be repercussions,” said Fadiel Adams, National Coloured Congress MP ahead of his appearance at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court.

He’s charged with fraud & defeating the ends of justice. TCG pic.twitter.com/mdCzO2sEcl

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“Once you guys see what’s in the docket … it’s a joke,” he said.

Adams also accused the state of having “a lot to hide” and alleged that his arrest was linked to corruption charges he had laid against Crime Intelligence officials.

“Remember, I’m here because I exposed corruption within the service. They’ve taken a decision to deal with me,” he said.

The NPA said it remained confident in its case, with spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara confirming that the state had handed the necessary documents to Adams’ defence team.

[WATCH] The NPA is adamant it has a water tight case against NCC leader Fadiel Adams who is making another appearance at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court today. Adams is labeling the case a joke that will be exposed over time. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/B4dkv9hVNv

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“If there is anything to be discussed further, that will be done during the pre-trial phase,” she said.

The case was postponed to 16 October for a pre-trial conference.