An investigating officer has testified that an alleged mastermind in a R10m murder-for-insurance scheme used some of the payout to throw a lavish wedding and hire a helicopter.
Capt Keshi Mabunda revealed this on Friday while testifying in the Polokwane magistrates court on why the accused should not be granted bail.
It is alleged the syndicate was led by Rachel Kutumela, a former police officer who was fired after her arrest. Other alleged members are her daughter Florah Shokane Kutumela, sister Annah Shokane, husband David Kutumela, and four brothers Thomas Shokane, William Shokane and his twin Robert, as well as Johannes Shokane Damaris Selepe, who is a cousin, Martha Ruiters and sangoma Benedictor Mataba.
