Ski-boat club fraud matter postponed in Richards Bay

Facing over 90 combined counts of fraud and money laundering, Richards Bay duo Louise and Jermia Bezuidenhout made their first appearance in the Richards Bay Regional Court on Tuesday where the matter was postponed to 18 June.

The pair was charged in April for illegally syphoning over R1.5-million from the Richards Bay Ski Boat Club between February 2020 and 2024. Both are currently out on bail of R2 000 each.

While in the employ of the club as a bookkeeper, it is believed Louise fraudulently transferred funds into her personal account and that of her husband Jermia’s business account.

The bail conditions indicate the accused are not allowed to enter Richards Bay Ski Boat Club or make contact with any persons employed at the club.

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