A 56-year-old-great-granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi , who was an accused in a six-million rand fraud and forgery case, has been sentenced to seven years in jail by a Durban court.
Ashish Lata Ramgobin was found guilty by the court on Monday. She was accused of defrauding businessman SR Maharaj after he advanced R6.2 million to her for allegedly clearing import and customs duties for a non-existent consignment from india. He was promised a share of profits.
“ She advised Maharaj that she needed R6.2 million. To convince him , she showed him what she claimed was a signed purchase order for the goods. Later that month, she sent him what seemed to be a NetCare invoice and delivery note as proof that the goods were delivered and payment was imminent,” she said. However, after Maharaj found out that the documents were forged and Netcare had no arrangements with Lata Ramgobin, he laid criminal charges.
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