Nishani Singh, the accused in the R178 million Investec fraud case, has passed away, according to the Department of Correctional Services. Singh died at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where she had been receiving treatment.
Singh, who was facing charges related to a massive fraud scheme involving Investec, had been in custody awaiting trial. Details surrounding her death remain limited, but her passing brings an unexpected turn to the high-profile case.
Correctional Services confirmed her death, though further information about the cause has yet to be released. The case had drawn significant public attention due to the large sums of money involved, and Singh’s death leaves many questions unanswered as legal proceedings were still underway.
R178m Investec fraud accused Nishani Singh has died, says correctional services · Nishani Singh died in Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. pic.twitter.com/XDfzepzagD
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