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Bushiri Released On Strict Bail Conditions

Bushiri Released On Strict Bail Conditions

Popular South Africa-based preacher, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have been released after they were arrested last month for alleged money laundering.

Magistrate Thandi released them on a 200 000 South African Rand ($12 500; £9 600) each, ordered the couple to report to a police station every Monday to Friday until the end of the case, and to surrender the title deed of a property.

Bushiri was allowed to continue preaching but was warned that he was not allowed to make threats against witnesses.

The duo is facing charges of fraud, theft and money laundering in connection with an investment scheme of about $6m but they deny any wrongdoing.

The arrest of the Bushiris saw several other preachers including United Kingdom-based Uebert Angel mobilising Christians around the world to rally behind the duo.

Bushiri’s supporters who were gathered outside the court rejoiced when the duo was released.

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