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Mel Viljoen could not hold back the tears in court as her husband, Peet Viljoen, was denied bail on 400 charges relating to a R27,6 million Johannesburg municipal property fraud scheme. The disbarred attorney appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, where he heard his fate. Over the past few weeks, Mel has claimed…
Mel and Peet Viljoen are accused of hiring a group of supporters calling for his release whilst he appeared in court on 400 criminal charges relating to a R27 property fraud scandal. The disbarred lawyer made his formal bail application at the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Pretoria. In recent months, the Viljoens have made…
Mel and Peet Viljoen’s bid to raise money for their legal fees has backfired after BackaBuddy shut down the campaign. The couple – known for their involvement in the Tammy Taylor franchise scandal – launched the crowdfunding initiative, appealing to the public to donate almost half a million rand towards their expenses. Peet – who…
Mel and Peet Viljoen have done a massive social media overhaul amid growing criminal charges lodged against them. Peet – a disbarred attorney – is facing 400 counts, including fraud, forgery, and perjury, related to a 2010 property corruption scandal. Mel is facing the wrath of investors of her alleged fraudulent Tammy Taylor Nails franchises,…
Mel and Peet Viljoen are facing further legal woes after the US issued a bench warrant for their arrest for non-appearance in connection with shoplifting charges. The couple were arrested in March over reports that they stole more than $5 000 worth of groceries from their local supermarket. ICE officials subsequently picked up the duo…
Mel Viljoen has defended her incarcerated spouse, Peet Viljoen, who was arrested earlier this week, citing his strong Christian faith. The disbarred attorney is facing 400 criminal charges, including corruption, theft, forgery, and perjury, relating to a 2010 multi-million-rand property fraud scheme. He has been remanded in custody at Kgosi Mampuru prison. MEL DEFENDS HUSBAND…
Peet Viljoen will call Kgosi Mampuru home – for now – as he awaits his bail application next week. The husband of Real Housewives reality TV star Mel Viljoen appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, where he faces 400 criminal charges of fraud, forgery, and perjury, among other things. The disbarred attorney returned…
A livid Mel Viljoen was seen storming off the set of a sit-down interview with eNCA, in a clip that has gone viral on social media. The Real Housewives reality TV star was questioned over her recent arrest in the US, stemming from reports that she and her husband, Peet, stole more than $5 000…
Melanie Viljoen, the wife of Peet Viljoen, has opted to voluntarily return to South Africa after meeting with an immigration judge. The reality TV couple – known for appearing on the Real Housewives franchise – have been detained at a US ICE detention centre after overstaying their tourist visa. They are also facing criminal charges…
Mel and Peet Viljoen have accused US police of stealing hundreds of thousands of rands of luxury goods – including diamonds – from them during their arrest on shoplifting charges in March. Just days later, the Real Housewives reality TV couple were picked up by ICE, over allegations of overstaying their visa. This comes after…