Seven of the eight suspects arrested for their role in the multi-billion rand bank heist are now appearing in court after they were handcuffed for their role in the fraud scheme.
JOHANNESBURG - At least one of the accused in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal wants the Palm Ridge Regional Court to reduce R100,000 bail.The State has indicated it that would not be opposing bail.
#VBSArrests At least one of the 7 VBS suspects - expected to appear - will ask the court to reduce their bail from R100,000 The applicant says they will demonstrate that the bail amount is excessive and not in the interest of fairness and justice @nthakoana pic.twitter.com/i3OONidaAg
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