Question NW3627 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
20 October 2015 - NW3627
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(a) What cases are currently being investigated by the Asset Forfeiture Unit and (b) which of these cases are currently before the courts?
Reply:
a) In the current financial year (1 April 2015 up to 15 September 2015), the Assets Forfeiture Unit has obtained 128 preservation/restraint orders and 173 forfeiture/confiscation orders.
b) As on 15 September 2015, 89 applications (preservation/restraint or forfeiture/confiscation) were filed but must still be heard in court.
In addition, as on 15 September 2015, 1 698 cases are being investigated and documents drafted but have not been filed in court.