Cape Town Businessman Granted R20,000 Bail After Alleged R1.2 Million G20 Summit Fraud
A 68-year-old Cape Town man has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court in Gauteng following his arrest for the alleged theft of approximately R1.2 million intended for fleet services.
Willem Adriaan Le Grange faces a charge of theft after a business agreement tied to the G20 Summit reportedly took a fraudulent turn.
According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana, Le Grange and the complainant entered into a service agreement in 2025 to provide fleet services for the complainant’s business during the upcoming summit.
The state alleges that on 6 August 2025, Le Grange requested access to the complainant’s business bank accounts, claiming the access was necessary to facilitate payments related to their agreement.
The deception was uncovered in January 2026 when the complainant reviewed the company’s bank accounts and discovered that R1.2 million had been transferred directly into Le Grange’s personal bank account.
Following an internal investigation, the business owner reported the matter to the police on 17 February 2026, prompting a criminal investigation.
After months of tracking and law enforcement investigations, police arrested Le Grange at his residence in Cape Town on 1 October 2026.
During his court appearance, the State did not oppose bail, noting that the 68-year-old was not deemed a flight risk.
The court ruled that releasing the accused was in the interests of justice and granted Le Grange bail set at R20,000.
The case has been postponed to 8 December 2026 to allow for further police investigations.
