The Bethlehem Commercial Crimes Court has found one of the infamous Phuthaditjhaba fraudsters guilty. Neo Patrick Makhokolo (29) was sentenced on Friday, 11 August 2023 for fraud, contravention of the Banks Act 94 of 1990, contravention of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act 37 of 2002, and money laundering. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Co-founder of Black Child Billionaire, Lebohang Ernest Maboea (pictured) is still being sought by the Hawks. The 27-year-old Maboea is on the run and believed to be hiding in either Gauteng or Free State. He was arrested in July 2021, released on bail but failed to appear in court on a number of occasions.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lebohang Ernest Maboea is urged to call Detective Warrant Officer Sidwell Mpholo on 082 372 0386 or #CrimeStop on 08600 10111. You may also leave an anonymous tip-off on #MySAPSApp.