Disgraced former Nelson Mandela Bay attorney and convicted fraudster Anne Swanepoel could have her bail revoked before her sentencing proceedings conclude.
The state applied to have Swanepoel’s bail revoked in the commercial crimes court in Gqeberha last week after her pre-sentencing proceedings got under way.
In September, Swanepoel was found guilty on five counts of fraud, five of contempt of court for practising as an attorney after being ordered not to do so and of theft totalling R56,000.
The claim that Swanepoel had allegedly flouted two of her bail conditions is under investigation.
During her pre-sentencing proceedings, a probation officer’s report revealed that Swanepoel was untruthful with the court about the situation with her autistic son.
She claimed she was the primary caregiver of her son who relied on her to do basic functions, including using the bathroom, washing and feeding him, but her mother, Francsina, gave evidence to the contrary.
Francsina and one of Swanepoel’s cousins had also taken out a protection order against her and told the court that she was no longer welcome at the family home.
Claims that Swanepoel was in a relationship with an allegedly abusive boyfriend who had abused drugs and alcohol also formed part of the state’s testimony.
Swanepoel is due back in court on December 7.
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