South African Police Deny Thabo Bester’s Claims of Missing Millions and Unveil Unconventional Payment Method
In a resounding dismissal, the South African police have categorically rejected Thabo Bester’s astounding allegations of his cash and valuables, worth a staggering R30 million, mysteriously disappearing.
The convicted serial rapist and murderer’s assertions were met with fervent opposition by General Fannie Masemola, the national police commissioner, who intriguingly unveiled a unique facet: Bester used watches as payment to his lawyer.
Courthouse Drama: Thabo Bester’s Revelations
Thabo Bester’s surprising claims unfolded during his recent presence at the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court, where he stood alongside his ten co-accused. This courtroom scene marked Bester’s first physical appearance since his deportation from Tanzania in April.
A Tale of Contrasting Stories and Singular Emphasis
Amidst the ongoing legal proceedings, a profound divergence between Bester’s narrative and official records has come to the fore. While Bester contends that his items and luxury goods valued at R30 million vanished during his arrest in Tanzania, General Masemola’s stance is unequivocal.
The South African Police Service (SAPS), he insists, possesses solely two cell phones and a laptop belonging to Thabo Bester. These items were confiscated upon Thabo Bester’s re-entry to the country, a collaborative effort with the Department of Home Affairs. A recent police operation in Johannesburg’s Central Business District, where contraband cigarettes and counterfeit goods were seized, underscored the limited scale of the confiscated possessions.
“On arrival at Lanseria Airport, police confiscated two cellphones and a laptop. That’s what we know and what we are aware of. That was the only property that was given to us by the Department of Home Affairs on Bester’s arrival at Lanseria,” Masemola reiterated.
Unconventional Legal Currency: Watches Take Center Stage
Within this intricate saga, an extraordinary revelation emerges as a focal point: Thabo Bester, during his time in Tanzania, utilized watches as legal tender to pay his lawyer.
“We don’t know how many, but we are aware that he paid a lawyer with watches. If he had cash on him, how would he then pay for a lawyer for consultation with watches instead of paying? We don’t know about the cash. Maybe he can go and ask in Tanzania,” Masemola reiterated.
This unconventional and attention-grabbing method of settling legal fees amplifies the complexity of the narrative, casting a veil of uncertainty over the fate of Bester’s possessions, including the alleged cash. General Masemola advises Bester to direct his inquiries concerning the missing items and money to Tanzanian authorities. Beyond the possessions currently held, which encompass solely the laptop and two cellphones, the South African police claim no knowledge of any substantial sums.
