The trial of a couple who allegedly ran an investment scam amounting to R279 million was postponed by the Mossel Bay Magistrate's Court on Friday, Western Cape police said.
“The case was postponed until March 30 next year,” investigating officer Captain Roderick van der Westhuizen said.
The case was put off for further investigation and for more statements to be taken.
Graeme and Carolina Minne appeared on 18 charges of fraud.
The pair allegedly took money from people between 2002 and 2009, and pretended to invest it in a company. People were given contracts stating the money was a loan to the company and interest would be payable monthly.
During their previous appearance on August 30, they were granted bail of R50 000 each. – Sapa