Botswana: Two Men in Court Over Fake Diamond Sale

Lobatse — Two men accused of selling three fake diamond stones at Cumberland Hotel in Lobatse on February 12 appeared before the Lobatse Magistrates Court on April 28.

The accused, South African national Pedro Justo, 47, and Motswana , Isaac Mogale, 44, were charged with selling articles purporting to be precious stones, contrary to section 6 (1) (b) as read with section 6 (3) of the Precious and Semi-Precious Stones Act, Cap. 66:03 of the Laws of Botswana.

According to the charge sheet, the…