The Oudtshoorn Regional Court have on 15 March 2024 convicted Ricardo Bowckers and Desiree Bowckers both aged 47 for fraud and money laundering.
Ricardo was found guilty on thirteen counts of fraud and nine counts of money laundering whereas Desiree was found guilty on five counts of fraud and twelve counts of money laundering.
This follows after allegations that both accused applied for several insurance policies between March and May 2014 with the intention of enriching themselves.
Investigation by the George based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation revealed that they put in fraudulent claims and the proceeds would be paid into their bank accounts. An estimated pay out of R50 000-00 was allegedly received by the accused.
During July 2014, both accused were once arrested and charged with one count of fraud and released on bail.
On 15 March 2024, they were subsequently convicted after their bail was revoked and remanded in custody until their sentencing on 10 April 2024.
