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South African Appeals Court Jails Fraudster for 15 Years

The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a previous decision by the Western Cape High Court that sentenced former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown to either a R150,000 fine or suspended jail term for the disappearance of over R1 billion owed to 47 000 widows and orphans of mine workers.

  • South Africa:   Appeal Court Jails Fraudster

    SAPA, 1 December 2014

    The imprisonment of former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown was welcomed by the Financial Services Board (FSB) on Monday. Read more »

  • South Africa:   J. Arthur Brown - Fraudster Reaches 'Cell-By' Date

    Daily Maverick, 2 December 2014

    Luck appears to have run out for J Arthur Brown, the fraudster who was at the wheel while R1,4 billion disappeared from funds administered by his firm Fidentia, but who initially… Read more »

  • South Africa:   JA Brown Verdict Welcomed

    COSATU, 1 December 2014

    COSATU in the Western Cape welcomes the 15 year jail sentence of J Arthur Brown for stealing the pension funds of the widows. This must serve as a clear indication to fund managers… Read more »

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