The accused Mareli Vogel (55) appeared before the Sasolburg Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 03 September 2021 where she faced charges of theft and money laundering.

She was arrested today in the early hours of the morning by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team based in Welkom. It is alleged that during the period of September 2014 until January 2020, Vogel made internet transfers from GP Control Valves and Engineering bank account to Hermit Property Investments bank account and then transfer the money to her own personal bank account.

As a results the company suffered a total loss of more than R2.5 million. The matter was then reported to the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for further investigation which culminated to the arrest of Vogel and her first appearance in court.

The case against Vogel has been remanded to Monday, 27 September 2021 and the accused was released on a R10 000 bail.

Source: South African Police Service