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Prophet Bushiri and wife arrested over suspected money-laundering scheme

Prophet Bushiri [Image: ProphetShepherdBushiri/Facebook]

Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) leader, Prophet Bushiri on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, gave himself over to South Africa's Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) moments after his wife, Prophetess Mary Bushiri was arrested over money laundering allegations. In a statement issued on Bushiri’s social media platforms by ECG, the prophet and his wife were called upon by the investigative body to report to their offices accompanied by their lawyers to answer to the claims.

It is said that the Hawks made their way to Bushiri’s house in Sandton before the set appointment time and arrested his wife who was home alone. “The Hawks informed lawyers of our leaders, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and Prophetess Mary Bushiri, late Monday afternoon that they (Hawks) are requesting the couple to go to their office by 11am accompanied by their lawyers to discuss an issue concerning a certain investment pertaining to certain company.

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